Algebra Lab - week 1

Mindset is mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations.

• True
• False

Which of these statements is true?

• Your brain is capable of a limited amount of learning.

• Being smart is the same as being fast.

• Struggle and mistakes are important to learning.

• People either have a "math brain" or they don't.

I do my school work because I like to learn new things.

• Growth Mindset

• Fixed Mindset

Intelligence is something people are born with that can't be changed.

• Growth Mindset

• Fixed Mindset

Truly smart people do not need to try hard.

• Growth Mindset

• Fixed Mindset

"I'm not good at this yet, so I will keep trying!" is an example of?

• Fixed Mindset

• Growth Mindset

If you are faced with a difficult math problem, what would be an example of a Growth Mindset strategy?

• Tear up your paper into a million pieces and throw it away

• Shout out, "I'm never going to get this!"

• Think about other strategies that might work

• Write down the wrong answer, maybe no one will notice.

Algebra Lab has homework ________________.

• on Mondays.

• on holidays.

• every day.

• only if I need to makeup work from an absence.

When are cellphones and earbuds okay to use in class?

• Only when the teacher specifically gives permission.

• NEVER

• When the teacher is not talking.

• When you feel like it.

You are on-time to class if...

• the teacher can see you coming down the hallway.

• you are inside the door before the bell rings.

• you drop your bag in the class and then go to the bathroom.

• you are standing in the hall next to the classroom door.