WorksheetsMindset Matters: Growth vs. Fixed
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is a growth mindset?
Believing that abilities can be developed through effort and learning
Believing that abilities are fixed and cannot change
Thinking that only talent matters
Avoiding challenges to stay comfortable
What is a fixed mindset?
Believing that you can always improve with practice
Believing that your intelligence and abilities cannot change
Believing that mistakes help you learn
Believing that effort is more important than talent
Which of the following is a growth mindset statement?
"I can't do this, so I won't try."
"If I work hard, I can get better at this."
"I'm just not good at math."
"Some people are just born smart."
Which of the following is a fixed mindset statement?
"Mistakes help me learn."
"I can always improve."
"I'm not good at this and never will be."
"Practice makes me better."
Which habit supports a growth mindset?
Giving up after failing once
Avoiding difficult tasks
Asking for help when you don’t understand
Ignoring feedback
What is one benefit of having a growth mindset?
You avoid challenges
You believe effort leads to improvement
You think intelligence is fixed
You never make mistakes
What is a possible consequence of having a fixed mindset?
You try new things
You give up easily when things get hard
You learn from mistakes
You seek feedback
Which of the following is an example of a healthy habit for building resilience?
Blaming others for your mistakes
Reflecting on what you can do differently next time
Ignoring your problems
Refusing to try again
Which statement best describes resilience?
Giving up when things are tough
Bouncing back from challenges and setbacks
Avoiding all risks
Only doing things you are good at
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a growth mindset?
Embracing challenges
Believing effort leads to success
Avoiding feedback
Learning from criticism
Which statement shows someone using a growth mindset to solve a problem?
"This is too hard, so I’ll stop trying."
"I’ll try a different strategy to see if it works."
"I’m just not smart enough."
"I’ll never get this right."
How can you apply a growth mindset when you receive a low grade on a test?
Decide you are not smart and give up
Ask your teacher for feedback and study harder next time
Ignore the grade and move on
Blame the teacher for your grade
Which of the following actions demonstrates a fixed mindset?
Trying new ways to solve a problem
Believing you can improve with practice
Refusing to try because you think you’ll fail
Accepting feedback to get better
If you want to develop a growth mindset, what should you do when you make a mistake?
Hide your mistake and hope no one notices
Learn from the mistake and try again
Blame someone else
Stop trying
How does having a growth mindset help you build resilience?
It helps you avoid all challenges
It encourages you to keep trying after setbacks
It makes you afraid of failure
It stops you from learning new things
Which of the following is the best example of using feedback to improve?
Ignoring your teacher’s comments
Reading the feedback and making changes to your work
Getting upset and quitting
Blaming others for your mistakes
A student says, "I’m not good at science, so there’s no point in trying." What mindset does this show?
Growth mindset
Fixed mindset
Open mindset
Flexible mindset
Which of the following is a healthy habit that supports a growth mindset?
Setting goals and working towards them
Avoiding difficult tasks
Only doing things you already know
Giving up after failing
Why is it important to have a growth mindset when learning something new?
It helps you believe you can improve with effort
It makes you afraid to try
It means you never make mistakes
It stops you from asking questions
How can you show a growth mindset when working in a group project?
Refuse to listen to others’ ideas
Give up if the project is difficult
Work together and learn from each other’s strengths
Only do the parts you already know
A student receives a poor grade and says, "I’ll never be good at this." What could they do to shift to a growth mindset?
Keep thinking they can’t improve
Ask for help and practice more
Stop doing the subject
Ignore the problem
Imagine you are struggling with a math problem. What is a growth mindset approach to this situation?
Give up and move on to something easier
Try different strategies and ask for help if needed
Decide you’re just not good at math
Avoid math in the future
How can using a growth mindset help you deal with failure?
It helps you see failure as a chance to learn and improve
It makes you afraid to try again
It encourages you to avoid challenges
It means you never make mistakes
You notice your friend always says, "I can’t do this," when faced with a challenge. How could you encourage them to use a growth mindset?
Tell them to give up
Remind them that effort and practice can help them improve
Agree that it’s too hard
Ignore their feelings
A teacher gives you feedback on your essay. What is the best way to use a growth mindset in this situation?
Ignore the feedback and keep writing the same way
Read the feedback, make changes, and ask questions if you don’t understand
Get upset and stop writing essays
Blame the teacher for your mistakes
How can developing a growth mindset help you in other areas of your life besides school?
It helps you avoid trying new things
It encourages you to keep learning and improving in sports, hobbies, and relationships
It makes you afraid of making mistakes
It only helps with homework
If you want to build resilience, which of the following actions would be most helpful?
Giving up after a setback
Reflecting on what went wrong and trying again with a new plan
Blaming others for your problems
Avoiding all challenges
How can you turn a fixed mindset thought like "I’m not good at this" into a growth mindset thought?
"I’ll never be good at this, so I won’t try."
"I can get better if I keep practicing and learning."
"It’s too hard for me."
"I should just give up."
Why is it a healthy habit to use a growth mindset when facing challenges?
It helps you avoid all difficulties
It allows you to learn from mistakes and become more resilient
It means you never fail
It makes you perfect at everything
A classmate says, "I’m just not a math person." How could you help them see the benefits of a growth mindset?
Tell them they will never be good at math
Explain that everyone can improve with effort and practice
Agree that math is only for some people
Suggest they stop trying
