Carol Dweck: The power of believing that you can improve

The video discusses the concept of 'not yet' as a way to encourage a growth mindset in students. It contrasts growth and fixed mindsets, showing how the former leads to resilience and learning from challenges. The video highlights the importance of praising effort and strategies rather than intelligence. It also presents evidence of how growth mindset can improve educational outcomes and promote equality, with examples of success in various schools.

What is the main benefit of receiving a 'Not Yet' grade instead of a failing grade?

• It means the student should give up.

• It suggests the student is on a learning path.

• It provides a sense of finality.

• It indicates the student is not capable.

How do students with a growth mindset typically respond to difficult problems?

• They feel discouraged.

• They avoid the problems.

• They embrace the challenge.

• They ignore the problems.

What is a common reaction of students with a fixed mindset when they encounter failure?

• They look for others who performed worse.

• They ask for help to improve.

• They try to learn from their mistakes.

• They seek out easier tasks.

What should be praised to encourage a growth mindset in children?

• Their talent.

• Their natural abilities.

• Their intelligence.

• Their process and effort.

What was the outcome of the online math game that rewarded effort and strategy?

• Students lost interest quickly.

• Students showed less engagement.

• Students demonstrated more perseverance.

• Students focused only on correct answers.

What was a significant result of teaching students about the growth mindset?

• Students became more competitive.

• Students' grades continued to decline.

• Students showed no change in performance.

• Students' grades improved significantly.

How did a growth mindset impact students in underperforming groups?

• It resulted in significant academic improvements.

• It led to a decline in performance.

• It had no noticeable effect.

• It caused students to drop out.

What transformation occurred in students' perception of effort and difficulty?

• They viewed it as an opportunity to grow.

• They saw it as a sign of failure.

• They considered it irrelevant.

• They thought it was unnecessary.

What did the letter from the 13-year-old boy highlight about the growth mindset?

• It was difficult to implement.

• It made him feel more stressed.

• It helped him improve in various areas.

• It had no impact on his life.

What is the ultimate goal of fostering a growth mindset in children?

• To make them dependent on validation.

• To help them become more competitive.

• To ensure they always get A's.

• To enable them to live in growth-oriented environments.