Growth Mindset Quiz

What is a growth mindset?

• Believing abilities are fixed and cannot change.

• Believing abilities can improve through effort and learning.

• Avoiding challenges to prevent failure.

• Thinking success is only determined by talent.

Which of the following reflects a fixed mindset?

• "I can't do this yet."

• "Mistakes help me learn."

• "I'm not good at this, so there's no point in trying."

• "Effort leads to improvement."

What does a person with a growth mindset likely believe about challenges?

• They should be avoided because they expose weaknesses.

• They are opportunities to grow and improve.

• They don’t matter if you’re naturally talented.

• They are impossible to overcome.

How does someone with a fixed mindset view failure?

• As a sign of effort and learning.

• As an unchangeable reflection of their ability.

• As an opportunity to try again.

• As part of the learning process.

Which of the following statements best represents a growth mindset?

• "I’m naturally smart, so I don’t need to practice."

• "Feedback helps me get better, even if it’s tough to hear."

• "If I can’t do it right away, I’ll never be able to do it."

• "Only people with talent can succeed."

People with a fixed mindset believe intelligence and talent are set traits.

• True

• False

Avoiding challenges is a sign of a growth mindset.

• True

• False

People with a fixed mindset are more likely to give up when faced with obstacles.

• True

• False

Reflecting on failures and learning from them is a characteristic of a growth mindset.

• True

• False

Scenario: Sarah failed her math test. What would someone with a fixed mindset likely say in this situation?