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Growth Mindset

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 12mins

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1.

A growth mindset is the belief that

a)

mistakes mean failure.

b)

skills can't be improved.

c)

your intelligence can't change.

d)

hard work can make you smarter.

2.

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.

3.

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

4.

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.

5.

Is the following statement a growth mindset, or a fixed mindset?


I can't do this.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

6.

Is the following statement a growth mindset, or a fixed mindset?


If I keep trying and making mistakes, I will get better at reading.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

7.
This will be challenging, but I will keep at it.
a)
Growth Mindset
b)
Fixed Mindset
8.
I should try a different strategy.
a)
Growth Mindset
b)
Fixed Mindset
9.

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

This is an example of which mindset?

a)

Growth

b)

Fixed

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.

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

a)

Growth Mindset

b)

Fixed Mindset

12.
Tomorrow I will try again!
a)
Growth Mindset
b)
Fixed Mindset
13.

"Effort doesn't matter. You can either do it or you can't."

a)

Growth Mindset

b)

Fixed Mindset

14.

"View feedback as criticism."

a)

Growth Mindset

b)

Fixed Mindset

15.

"Embrace challenges and risk making mistakes."

a)

Growth Mindset

b)

Fixed Mindset

16.

Your brain is __________ like plastic, and we call this _________. 
a)
adaptable and connectable
b)
thin & neuroplasticity
c)
adaptable & neuroplasticity
d)
fixed & neuroplasticity
17.
DEFINITION: The idea that our abilities are qualities that we can cultivate and grow.
a)

fixed mindset

b)

perseverance

c)

obstacles

d)

growth mindset

18.

Draw an image that represents a growth mindset