Teaching Kids to Get 'Gritty'

What is grit?

• Persistence, determination, and resilience

• Intelligence and talent

• Passion and hard work

• Ability to sustain passions

According to Angela Duckworth, what is grit a better predictor of?

• IQ

• Success in life

• Math and reading skills

• Achievements in sports

What is the main challenge in teaching grit?

• Lack of evidence

• Difficulty in measuring grit

• Lack of interest from students

• Lack of support from parents

What is the goal of the Intellectual Virtues Academy?

• Teaching grit and curiosity

• Teaching math and science

• Teaching multiple intelligences

• Teaching reading and writing

What is the approach of the Lenox Academy for Gifted Middle School Students?

• Focusing on getting the right answers

• Encouraging struggle and risk-taking

• Providing hints and assistance

• Avoiding mistakes and failures

What is the concept of 'growth mindset'?

• Belief in fixed abilities and intelligence

• Belief in the importance of effort and perseverance

• Belief in natural talent and intelligence

• Belief in the benefits of failure

What is the concern raised by Alfie Kohn about focusing on grit?

• Grit is a flawed concept

• Failure is not beneficial

• Kids today are already gritty

• Schools need to improve teaching methods

What does Joan Goodman suggest about grit?

• It is a character trait

• It is a byproduct of other traits

• It is a virtue

• It is a fixed mindset

What is the message of the Mindset Works curriculum?

• Effort leads to success

• Intelligence is fixed

• Failure is inevitable

• Grit is the most important trait

What is the main takeaway about grit from the Lenox Academy?

• Passion drives grit

• Grit enables passion

• Grit is a fad in education

• Grit is the secret to success