"The Secret to Raising Smart Kids" Review

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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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Rachael Begarly
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23 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the result of Jonathan's parents trying to boost his confidence by assuring him of his intelligence?
He became more motivated and performed better in school.
He lost interest in school and his grades plummeted.
He started helping his classmates who struggled.
He developed new learning strategies to improve his grades.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the text, what does an overemphasis on intellect or talent lead to?
Increased motivation and willingness to face challenges.
Resilience in the face of failure and a proactive attitude towards learning.
Vulnerability to failure and a reluctance to face challenges.
Enhanced creativity and problem-solving skills.
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CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What belief about intelligence do children like Jonathan hold that affects their motivation and confidence?
Intelligence is a result of hard work and can be developed.
Intelligence is innate and fixed, and no effort is needed to be smart.
Intelligence is less important than effort and learning from mistakes.
Intelligence can be significantly increased by frequent testing.
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CCSS.RI.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.9-10.8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the text, what does teaching a "growth mind-set" encourage?
Focusing solely on intelligence and talent
Avoiding challenges and sticking to what one knows
Focusing on "process" which includes personal effort and effective strategies
Believing that abilities are predetermined and cannot change
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CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the text, what depresses motivation more than the belief that lack of effort is to blame?
The belief that lack of ability is to blame
The belief that hard work is unnecessary
The belief that success is predetermined
The belief that intelligence is fixed
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CCSS.RI.9-10.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What theory of intelligence do children with a growth mindset hold?
Intelligence is fixed and cannot be changed
Intelligence is limited to certain subjects
Intelligence is malleable and can be developed through education and hard work
Intelligence is innate and not influenced by education
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the author predict about students with a growth mind-set?
They would find challenges intimidating and avoid them
They would be less likely to succeed academically
They would be destined for greater academic success and likely to outperform their counterparts
They would attribute their failures to a lack of ability
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CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.9-10.6
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