Reflection on "Growth Mindset" and "Famous Failures"

What are one or two words that describe "Growth Mindset" to you?

What surprised you about these stories of famous people and their failures?

How did these individuals show a growth mindset?

• By embracing challenges

• By avoiding challenges

• By giving up easily

• By ignoring feedback

Draw the route from "Fixed Mindset" to "Growth Mindset"

How might someone with a growth mindset respond to getting a low grade on a math test?

• They would give up on math.

• They would blame the teacher.

• They would see it as an opportunity to improve.

• They would ignore the grade.

How might someone with a growth mindset respond if they try out for the school play but don't get a part?

• They would give up and never try again.

• They would see it as an opportunity to learn and improve.

• They would blame others for their failure.

• They would feel discouraged and avoid future auditions.

How might someone with a growth mindset respond to not being able to solve a difficult puzzle?

• They would give up and avoid similar puzzles in the future.

• They would see it as a challenge and try different strategies to solve it.

• They would feel frustrated and blame their lack of intelligence.

• They would ignore the puzzle and move on to something else.

What is an effective self-improvement strategy?

• Constantly comparing oneself to others

• Setting unrealistic goals

• Focusing on continuous learning

• Rejecting change

What does a growth mindset encourage individuals to view challenges as?

• Threats

• Opportunities for growth

• Reasons to give up

• Unchangeable obstacles

Caleb gets frustrated when he can’t solve a problem right away. What is the best way for his teacher to respond?

• Encourage him to move on to something new.

• Tell him that he shouldn’t be frustrated because it’s not a useful emotion.

• Explain that not every problem has an easy solution.

• Suggest that he watch a classmate solve a similar problem and do what they do.