Growth Mindset Research Summary

According to the research, which student is MOST likely to adopt a FIXED MINDSET?

• A student with good grades

• A student experiencing poverty

• A high school student

• All of these students are likely to have a fixed mindset

According to the research, which students appear to benefit the MOST from a growth mindset?

• "At-Risk" students

• Gifted Students

• High School Students

• Students with a "B" Average

Mindsets cannot be taught. You are born with a fixed or growth mindset.

• True

• False

Researchers have found that an online program can shift participant thinking towards a growth mindset.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• There is no research to support the idea that there is a correlation between a growth mindset and academic performance.

• Most of the research on a growth mindset is focused on the early elementary years.

• There is mindset research that identifies a misalignment between some teacher practices and espoused beliefs in the growth mindset.

• All of the statements are true.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• There is research that shows the climate/culture of a building can affect the effectiveness of an intervention designed to promote a growth mindset.

• Research shows that a growth mindset is aligned with stronger academic performance.

• Research proves time and time again that a student experiencing poverty will not benefit from a growth mindset.

• All of the statements are true.

• All of the statements are false.