Supporting a Growth Mindset

Which of the following is NOT an example of growth mindset?

• Failure doesn’t define me, and I can learn from my mistakes.

  
  

• I take feedback as a chance to grow and improve what I’m doing.

• I can let go of the idea of perfection because there’s always room to improve.

• Through teaching and supporting others I can't grow my own skills and abilities.

Which of the following is NOT an example of growth mindset?

• Failure doesn’t define me, and I can learn from my mistakes.

  
  

• I take feedback as a chance to grow and improve what I’m doing.

• I can let go of the idea of perfection because there’s always room to improve.

• Through teaching and supporting others I can't grow my own skills and abilities.

What is the main concept of Dweck's mindset theory?

• The main concept of Dweck's mindset theory is that intelligence is fixed and cannot be changed.

• Dweck's mindset theory focuses on the influence of genetics on mindset.

• Individuals can have either a fixed mindset or a growth mindset.

• Individuals can have either a flexible mindset or a rigid mindset.

What is one factor of growth mindset?

• Intelligence is concrete

• If your parents are hopeless at maths, then you will be too

• I am not brilliant at algebra but if I study and practice more I will become brilliant

• Study habits cannot be changed

What is the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset?

• A fixed mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence are predetermined at birth, while a growth mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be improved with age and experience.

• A fixed mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence are only developed through formal education, while a growth mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through various experiences and learning opportunities.

• A fixed mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence are fixed traits that cannot be changed, while a growth mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort and learning.

• A fixed mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence are determined solely by genetics, while a growth mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence are influenced by both genetics and environment.

How does a fixed mindset affect motivation and learning goals?

• A fixed mindset has no impact on motivation and learning goals.

• A fixed mindset can lead to a lack of motivation and a tendency to set easy goals.

• A fixed mindset increases motivation and encourages setting challenging goals.

• A fixed mindset only affects motivation but not learning goals.

How does a growth mindset affect motivation and learning goals?

• A growth mindset only affects motivation and not learning goals.

• A growth mindset affects motivation and learning goals by believing that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work.

• A growth mindset leads to a decrease in motivation and learning goals.

• A growth mindset has no impact on motivation and learning goals.

What role does effort play in Dweck's theory of motivation and achievement?

• Effort has no role in Dweck's theory of motivation and achievement.

• Effort is only important for short-term goals in Dweck's theory of motivation and achievement.

• Effort plays a crucial role in Dweck's theory of motivation and achievement.

• Effort is the sole determinant of success in Dweck's theory of motivation and achievement.

What are some strategies to develop a growth mindset?

• Avoid challenges, give up easily, see effort as a waste of time, ignore criticism, feel threatened by the success of others.

• Avoid challenges, avoid setbacks, see effort as pointless, dismiss criticism, feel jealous of the success of others.

• Avoid challenges, give up easily, see effort as futile, reject criticism, feel envious of the success of others.

• Embrace challenges, persist in the face of setbacks, see effort as a path to mastery, learn from criticism, find inspiration in the success of others.

What is a fixed mindset?

• a belief that you are born with the intelligence you will have for the rest of your life
• when you've made up your mind about something
• a desire to fix things
• having your mind SET on learning