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Growth Mindset

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

The goal of a Growth Mind Set is to

a)

look smart

b)

not have to try

c)

learn

d)

not make mistakes

2.
People with a fixed mindset spend more time...
a)
trying to avoid looking 'bad'
b)
thinking about how to make their performance better
c)
learning from their mistakes
3.

Your brain is most like a

a)

muscle that grows with exercise.

b)

published book that always stays the same.

c)

tank of gas that gets used up and needs refilling.

d)

lawn that you need to mow when it gets too long.

4.

What causes your brain to improve?

a)

simply making mistakes

b)

getting the correct answer

c)

making mistakes, and then analyzing them

d)

getting correct answers and not reviewing them

5.

When you have a growth mindset,

a)

you automatically have strong neural connections.

b)

you push yourself and learn from mistakes.

c)

people always think that you're smart.

d)

you always do well on tests.

6.

Is the belief thet intelligence cannot be changed

a)

Growth mindset

b)

Fixed mindset

c)

Grit

d)

Mixed mindset

7.

What is a fixed mindset?

a)

negative way of thinking

b)

positive way of thinking

8.

What IS a "growth mindset"?

a)

believing that you can't change how smart you are

b)

believing that you can get smarter

9.

"I'm not good at this yet, so I will keep trying!" is an example of?

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

10.

"This is way too hard, I give up!" is an example of?

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

11.

"I am naturally smart at this, so I don't even bother to practice" is an example of?

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

12.

"Mistakes help me learn" is an example of?

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

13.

"I can always improve, so I'll keep trying" is an example of?

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

14.

"All I do is make mistake after mistake, I should just give up" is an example of?

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

15.

"This might take some time and effort but I will keep trying" is an example of?

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

16.

"I don't care anymore. I give up!" is an example of?

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

17.

"I won't give up, let me try another strategy" is an example of?

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

18.

"I believe I can succeed, so I will keep trying" is an example of?

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

19.

If you are faced with a difficult math problem, what would be an example of a Growth Mindset strategy?

a)

Tear up your paper into a million pieces and throw it away

b)

Shout out, "I'm never going to get this!"

c)

Think about other strategies that might work

d)

Write down the wrong answer, maybe no one will notice.

20.

You forgot to study for you Social Studies test the night before, what would be a Growth Mindset strategy?

a)

Lay your head down and fall asleep

b)

Read over your notes before the test and try the best that you can

c)

Use a hall pass and try to stay out of the room for as long as possible

d)

Don't even bother to read the questions, you'll get them wrong anyway

21.
People with a _______ mindset spend their time documenting their intelligence or talent. They also believe that talent creates success.
a)
Fixed
b)
Growth
22.
You either are or aren’t good at something, based on your inherent nature, because it’s just who you are.  This is a ______ mindset statement.
a)
Fixed
b)
Growth
23.
In a _______ mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point.
a)
Fixed
b)
Growth
24.
Anyone has the potential to be good at anything because your abilities are developed due to your actions.  This is a ______ mindset statement.
a)
Fixed
b)
Growth
25.

Your Science teacher gives you a big project to work on that is due in 2 weeks. A Growth Mindset strategy would be?

a)

Ask your family members to do it for you

b)

Wait until the night before to start

c)

Begin working on your project as soon as possible, so you have time to get any questions you might have answered.

d)

Don't even bother, you're not smart in Science