WorksheetsGrowth vs. Fixed Mindset
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 3mins
A child is prone to dramatic outbursts and you are discussing the student with colleagues. Which of the following phrases would be considered growth mindset?
I can't deal with him/her anymore.
I need help identifying the child's triggers.
I haven't identified specific strategies to help this child deescalate yet.
She needs to be out of my room.
You are discussing student math data at a grade level collaboration meeting. When addressing need for growth areas, which of the following would be considered a fixed mindset approach to student achievement?
This group has too many behavior problems. It makes it impossible to teach them anything.
These kids are never going to get it.
We need to find strategies that reach all students.
If the parents don't help them, then there's not much we can do.
During an Rti meeting with a parent of a fourth grade student, you are discussing areas of concern you have. What would be growth mindset phrases to use when sharing your concerns?
He has the ability to be a strong reader.
He is low in everything.
He is developing his reading skills, but we need to find strategies to help support him in his growth.
Reading just isn't his strong area.
You are sharing with a colleague your frustrations about a student that is developing appropriate classroom behavior. Which are growth mindset approaches to the situation?
In the workroom, you share that there is nothing that will work with this child.
You walk the student up to the office and on the way, stop in the hallway to share with the colleague what isn't working.
You approach the colleague in a private setting and ask for help developing strategies that meet the needs of the child.
You go to your administrator and ask for help developing a positive behavior support plan for the child.
It is the second week of school and you are in the staff lunch room with teachers that are venting about their current classes. Which are not growth mindset comments?
This class presents challenges, but I know that if I continue to believe they will make growth, I will see positive outcomes.
I am already done with this year.
I always get the bad classes. This year is not different.
I'm having a hard time finding what motivates my students. I wonder what I can do differently to help my kids feel a part of a class community.
You are walking around the classroom checking in with students about their work. Which are examples of growth mindset phrases?
You are so smart!
You took your time and put a lot of effort in doing that.
You worked really hard and found a strategy that works
You're such a fast learner!
During a parent/teacher conference, a parent says, "I wasn't good a math so I know my son isn't either." A fixed mindset response would be:
We all have the ability to be mathematicians.
That's ok. Not everyone is good at math. I'm sure there are other things your child is good at.
Not everyone is born a math person.
He has the ability. We just need to help him find strategies that work for him and let him know it's ok to take his time and learn from his mistakes.
You are walking your students to recess and pass two teachers in the hall discussing a student by name and making the following comments. Which are fixed mindset comments?
She doesn't ever want to try at anything.
She didn't put in any effort and did a terrible job.
She fails at everything so she must have a disability.
I've tried everything I can. I'm so over her.
You are in a meeting with your principal discussing a student. Which comments would show you are working to embrace a growth mindset?
He isn't at grade level yet, but he is making growth.
I haven't found anything that he's smart at.
I've found it challenging to motivate him. Do you have any suggestions for what might work?
I've noticed that he responds positively to comments that acknowledge his efforts and perseverance.
