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Growth Mindset

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.

Which of the following statements represents a growth mindset?

a)

Im really struggling with this assignment. Im not going to do it.

b)

I know I might fail, but Im going to try anyway.

2.

I take responsibility for myself. 

a)

fixed mindset

b)

growth mindset

3.

Thomas Edison said,"It took 9000 and 1 times before I created a successful filament for a lightbulb. I did not fail, I learned 9000 ways to not make the filament."

Is this a growth or fixed mindset?

a)

growth

b)

fixed

4.

How does a growth mindset help you in school, your job, and in life?

a)

You can learn anything that you want.

b)

By mastering new learning strategies to help you learn(neuroplasticity)

c)

By growing new neurons/making new connections in your brain (neurogenesis)

d)

All choices are correct

5.

Your brain grows the most when you

_____________________.

a)

do easy things

b)

make a mistake

c)

sleep

d)

give up too soon

6.

The brain can change and grow; it is like a _______________________________.

a)

flower

b)

tree

c)

newspaper

d)

muscle

7.


Your brain is __________ like plastic, and we call this _________. 

a)

adaptable and connectable

b)

thin & neuroplasticity

c)

adaptable & neuroplasticity

d)

fixed & neuroplasticity

8.

Which of the following scientific concepts is most closely related to a growth mindset?

a)

Neuroplasticity

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Gravity

d)

Thermodynamics

9.

In a scientific experiment, a student fails multiple times before successfully growing a plant in a controlled environment. What mindset does this demonstrate?

a)

Growth mindset

b)

Fixed mindset

c)

Neutral mindset

d)

Negative mindset

10.

Which of the following statements about brain development supports the idea of a growth mindset?

a)

The brain is static and cannot change.

b)

The brain can form new connections throughout life.

c)

The brain stops developing after childhood.

d)

The brain's capacity is predetermined.

11.

A scientist is trying to develop a new material and fails repeatedly. What should they do to demonstrate a growth mindset?

a)

Give up and try a different career.

b)

Keep experimenting and learn from each failure.

c)

Blame the equipment for the failures.

d)

Ignore the failures and continue without change.

12.

How does the concept of neurogenesis relate to a growth mindset?

a)

It shows that the brain can grow new neurons, supporting learning and adaptation.

b)

It proves that intelligence is fixed and unchangeable.

c)

It indicates that brain growth stops after a certain age.

d)

It suggests that only physical exercise can improve brain function.

13.

Which of the following experiments would best illustrate the principles of a growth mindset in science?

a)

Testing different methods to improve plant growth under various conditions.

b)

Repeating the same experiment without changes despite failures.

c)

Avoiding experiments that are likely to fail.

d)

Conducting experiments only when success is guaranteed.

14.

What role does feedback play in developing a growth mindset in scientific research?

a)

Feedback is irrelevant to scientific progress.

b)

Feedback helps identify areas for improvement and fosters learning.

c)

Feedback should be ignored to maintain confidence.

d)

Feedback only highlights failures and should be avoided.

15.

In the context of scientific learning, how can a growth mindset influence data interpretation?

a)

It encourages ignoring unexpected results.

b)

It promotes viewing unexpected results as opportunities for learning.

c)

It leads to discarding data that doesn't fit the hypothesis.

d)

It suggests that only positive results are valuable.