Why Making Mistakes is Good for Your Brain Quiz

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English
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6th Grade
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Autumn Gaither
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • Ungraded
How do you feel about making mistakes when learning something new?
Mistakes help me learn and grow! 💡
Mistakes are okay, but I try to avoid them. 🤔
Mistakes make me frustrated. 😤
I don’t like making mistakes at all! 😣
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CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "neuroplasticity" most likely mean based on the text?
The process of neurons activating in patterns.
The ability of the brain to change and grow.
A belief that mistakes lead to failure.
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CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which inference can be made from the text?
People who avoid challenges never strengthen their brain.
The brain cannot adapt to new environments.
A fixed mindset is necessary for improving neural connections.
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CCSS.RF.5.4C
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "activate" mean in the vocabulary section?
To adapt to new situations.
To interpret information in a specific way.
To cause action or make active.
To create a permanent change.
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CCSS.RF.5.4A
CCSS.RF.5.4B
CCSS.RF.5.4C
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RL.6.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea of this text?
Making mistakes can harm brain development.
Your brain strengthens neural connections through repeated actions and mistakes.
A growth mindset means always succeeding at tasks.
Neurons cannot change once they form.
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CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is one way you think you can use the idea of a growth mindset in your own life?
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CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • Ungraded
How did you feel about today’s lesson?
😊 A. I loved it! I learned a lot!
😌 B. It was good, and I feel more confident
😐 C. It was okay, but I still have questions.
😕 D. I didn’t really understand it.
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CCSS.RF.5.4A
CCSS.RF.5.4B
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.6.10
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Type your name below.
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CCSS.RI.5.3
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.3
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