Growth Mindset ch. 1

What was Mojo's initial belief about intelligence when he struggled with math problems?

• Intelligence is something you are born with and cannot change.

• Intelligence can be improved by working hard.

• Intelligence is only for certain subjects like math.

• Intelligence is not important for success in school.

What did Katie tell Mojo about becoming smart?

• Only some people are born smart, and others are not.

• Anyone can be smart if they work at it.

• Being smart depends on the type of school you attend.

• It's impossible to become smarter after a certain age.

What did neuroscientists discover about the brain's nature?

• It is a fixed organ that cannot change.

• It is like a muscle that can grow stronger with exercise.

• It only works well for certain types of tasks.

• It is fully developed at birth and doesn't change.

How can challenging tasks, like hard math problems, help your brain?

• They make your brain tired and less effective.

• They show you what you are not good at.

• They give your brain the exercise it needs to get stronger.

• They are only for people who are already smart.

What analogy did Katie use to explain how continuous effort helps the brain grow?

• Learning to ride a bicycle.

• Learning to play a musical instrument.

• Learning to talk as a baby.

• Learning to read a book.