WorksheetsThe Secret to Raising Smart Kids
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are the two general categories into which the author divides all learners?
growing and helpless
helpless and mastery-oriented
challenged and masterful
lazy and industrious
Students who have a fixed mind-set believe that
their errors are due to a lack of ability, which they cannot change.
they canf ix their errors by working hard and making an effort.
taking on hard challenges will help them improve their abilities.
their self-confidence will help them avoid errors and look smart.
Students who have a growth mind-set believe that
intellectual skills grow naturally and cannot be forced.
challenges should be avoided because they are intimidating.
some children naturally grow up to be smarter than others.
intelligence can be developed through study and hard work.
Parents and teachers can help children develop a growth mind-set by
praising students for their intelligence.
giving easy assignments that will lead to success.
emphasizing that hard work leads to achievement.
coaching students on how to avoid failures.
Implicit means
unstated
incorrect
confident
proven
What is the meaning of innate?
not stable
plentiful
possessed at birth
developed over time
To engender is to
make uncertain
bring into existence
move out of place
cause to disappear
A cohort is a
challenge
student
relative
companion
Malleable means
remarkable
excitable
able to be modled
difficult to master
In lines 11-16, the author says scientific studies show that putting a strong emphasis on talent or natural ability
helps people remedy their shortcomings
inspires people to take on challenges
encourages creativity and growth
makes people fearful of failure
