Understanding Mindsets: Growth vs. Fixed

What is a growth mindset?

• The belief that intelligence and abilities are fixed traits.

• The belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort and learning.

• The belief that only some people can learn new things.

• The belief that talent is more important than effort.

What is a fixed mindset?

• The belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort and learning.

• The belief that intelligence and abilities are fixed traits.

• The belief that everyone can learn anything with enough effort.

• The belief that practice makes perfect.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a growth mindset?

• Avoiding challenges to prevent failure.

• Viewing effort as a path to mastery.

• Giving up easily when faced with obstacles.

• Feeling threatened by the success of others.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a fixed mindset?

• Embracing challenges as opportunities to learn.

• Believing that effort is unnecessary if you are talented.

• Learning from criticism and feedback.

• Being inspired by the success of others.

Sarah failed her math test. Which response shows a growth mindset?

• "I'm just not good at math, and I never will be."

• "I need to study differently and ask for help to improve."

• "The test was unfair, and it's not my fault."

• "I should give up on math because it's too hard."

John sees his friend win a science competition. Which reaction indicates a fixed mindset?

• "I could never be as smart as him."

• "I can learn from him and try to do better next time."

• "I should ask him how he prepared for the competition."

• "His success shows that hard work pays off."

Which statement best describes someone with a growth mindset?

• "I can't change how smart I am."

• "I can improve my skills with practice and effort."

• "I should only do things I'm already good at."

• "If I fail, it means I'm not good enough."

Which statement best describes someone with a fixed mindset?

• "I can learn from my mistakes and do better next time."

• "I am naturally good at this, so I don't need to try hard."

• "I enjoy trying new things, even if they're challenging."

• "I believe that effort leads to success."

Emily struggles with writing essays. How can she apply a growth mindset to improve?

• "I should avoid writing because I'm not good at it."

• "I can practice writing regularly and seek feedback to get better."

• "I will never be able to write well, so there's no point in trying."

• "I should only focus on subjects I'm already good at."

Tom is nervous about starting a new sport. Which thought reflects a growth mindset?

• "I'll never be as good as the others, so why bother?"

• "I can learn and improve with practice and dedication."

• "If I don't win right away, it means I'm not talented."

• "I should stick to activities I'm already good at."