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Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I have a _______ mindset. (Get this from the personal mindset quiz, 10 Questions). https://www.positivityguides.net/test-your-mindset-quiz/

a)

45-60  Your results suggest a strong growth mindset.

b)

34-44  Your results suggest a growth mindset but with some fixed ideas.

c)

21-33  Your results suggest a fixed mindset, but with some growth ideas.

d)

0-20  Your results suggest a strong fixed mindset.

2.
What is a fixed mindset?
a)
a belief that you are born with the intelligence you will have for the rest of your life
b)
when you've made up your mind about something
c)
a desire to fix things
d)
having your mind SET on learning
3.

What is a "growth mindset"?

a)

the desire to raise crops

b)

when you believe you have the ability to get smarter with hard work and effort

c)

when you listen to a lesson

d)

when you think you are born with only a certain amount of intelligence

4.

"I'm not good at math." Is an example of ______ mindset.

a)

fixed mindset

b)

growth mindset

5.

The goal of a Growth Mind Set is to

a)

look smart

b)

not have to try

c)

learn

d)

not make mistakes

6.
Studies have shown that people who achieve more and grow over time have what kind of mindset?
a)
Growth
b)
Fixed
7.

"I’m just not a natural at this topic, what’s the point?"

This is an example of which mindset?

a)

Growth

b)

Fixed

8.

"I'm going to have to try again." This phrase is an example of which mindset?

a)

Growth Mindset

b)

Fixed Mindset

9.

"I can learn to do anything I want!" This phrase is an example of which mindset?

a)

Growth Mindset

b)

Fixed Mindset

10.
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
11.
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
12.

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.

13.

"This will be challenging, but I will keep at it." This phrase is an example of which mindset?

a)

Growth Mindset

b)

Fixed Mindset

14.

"I should try a different strategy." This phrase is an example of which mindset?

a)

Growth Mindset

b)

Fixed Mindset

15.

"I give up." This is an example of which mindset?

a)

Growth Mindset

b)

Fixed Mindset

16.

"This is too hard." This is an example of which mindset?

a)

Growth Mindset

b)

Fixed Mindset

17.

Does not want to try hard things. Wants easy work or shortcuts.

a)

Growth Mindset

b)

Fixed Mindset

18.

Jason was playing at a basketball game when he tripped and lost control of the ball. He decided that after the game he would practice dribbling while running for a while.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

19.

"I love challenges!" is a growth or fixed mindset?

a)

Growth mindset

b)

Fixed mindset

20.

"This is too hard!" is a growth or fixed mindset?

a)

Growth mindset

b)

Fixed mindset

21.

My partner always does that, they will never change.

a)

Fixed mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

22.

Calvin has a ____________ mindset about Suzee.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

23.

I believe I can change but not other people.

a)

Strongly Disagree

b)

Disagree

c)

Agree

d)

Strongly Disagree

24.

Most of my students have a

a)

strong growth mindset

b)

growth mindset but with some fixed ideas

c)

 fixed mindset, but with some growth ideas.

d)

strong fixed mindset

e)

I have no idea

25.

I want to learn how to teach growth mindset.

a)

I know how to do this already

b)

I could use a refresher

c)

I don't think it is something I should have to teach

d)

Doesn't matter, students aren't going to change anyway

e)

How will this help my students?