Understanding Grit: The Key to Success

What was the author's previous job before becoming a teacher?

• Doctor

• Engineer

• Artist

• Management Consultant

What subject did the author teach to seventh graders?

• English

• History

• Math

• Science

What characteristic emerged as a significant predictor of success in the author's studies?

• Physical Health

• Grit

• Good Looks

• Social Intelligence

What is grit defined as in the text?

• Passion and perseverance for long-term goals

• Natural talent

• Physical strength

• Short-term goals

What did the author study in the Chicago public schools?

• History

• Grit

• Math

• Science

What idea is mentioned as a way to build grit in kids?

• Fixed Mindset

• Growth Mindset

• Talent Mindset

• Success Mindset

What university developed the idea of Growth Mindset?

• Yale University

• MIT

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

What is the author's main concern regarding grit?

• Lack of resources

• Lack of research

• Lack of talent

• Lack of motivation

What does the author suggest we need to do to help kids become grittier?

• Provide more rewards

• Test them less

• Be willing to fail and start over

• Give up on them

What is the author's main message in the text?

• Failure is permanent

• Talent is everything

• Grit is the key to success

• IQ is the only factor