The Power Of Yet

What does the grade "not yet" signify in the Chicago high school mentioned by the speaker?

• A failing grade that indicates a student is not intelligent enough.

• A temporary grade indicating the student is on a learning curve and has not yet mastered the material.

• A grade given to students who refuse to complete their assignments.

• A grade that means the student needs to switch to an easier course.

How do students with a "growth mindset" typically react when given problems that are slightly too hard for them?

• They feel it's tragic and catastrophic, believing their intelligence has been judged and failed.

• They react positively, seeing it as a challenge and an opportunity to develop their abilities.

• They tend to cheat on the next test instead of studying more.

• They look for someone who performed worse to feel better about themselves.

What type of praise does the speaker recommend to foster hardy and resilient children?

• Praising their intelligence or talent.

• Praising their effort, strategies, focus, perseverance, and improvement.

• Praising them for getting answers right immediately.

• Praising them only when they achieve an A grade.

What is the effect of using the words "yet" or "not yet" on children?

• It makes them feel dumb.

• It gives them greater confidence and persistence.

• It makes them want to give up.

• It makes them feel like they've wasted their life.

In the study discussed, what happened to the math grades of students who were taught the growth mindset?

• Their grades continued to decline.

• Their grades remained unchanged.

• They showed a sharp rebound in their grades.

• They performed worse than the control group.