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WorksheetsGrit & Growth Mindset
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which statement best summarizes the definition of grit?
High intelligence and quick learning
Strict discipline without flexibility
Long-term passion plus sustained effort
Natural talent and early success
In Angela Duckworth’s research, which factor most consistently predicted success across diverse settings?
Standardized test scores and GPA
Family income and home stability
Physical health and athletic ability
Grit measured by perseverance scales
Which scenario best illustrates grit over talent?
A fast learner who avoids difficult tasks
A competitor who relies on natural ability
A dedicated learner who practices for years
A gifted student who quits when challenged
Why is grit compared to a marathon rather than a sprint?
It demands quick results and speed
It focuses on winning early stages
It requires short bursts of effort
It involves sustained effort over time
Which pair correctly matches concept to description?
Grit
Passion and perseverance for long-term goals
Talent
Innate ability or natural aptitude
Growth mindset
Belief abilities can be developed through effort
IQ
Measure of cognitive skills and problem-solving
Which are valid reasons Duckworth argues grit outranks IQ or talent as a success predictor?
Grit correlates with completing demanding programs
Talent consistently produces higher perseverance
IQ fully captures motivation and resilience
Grit links to follow-through on commitments
What challenge did Duckworth note about teaching grit?
Little consensus on effective grit-building methods
Students refuse to take questionnaires
Parents lack interest in student effort
Schools clearly know how to build grit
How does growth mindset support the development of grit?
It claims ability is fixed from birth
It encourages giving up after failure
It teaches effort can grow abilities
It prioritizes talent over perseverance
Which scenario best illustrates tactical thinking rather than emotional thinking?
Complaining about teammates after a loss
Reacting impulsively to a missed shot
Pausing to assess options under pressure
Celebrating loudly after a big win
Kobe described practicing and preparing the same every day. What benefit does this routine primarily support?
Consistent execution under stress
Avoiding all forms of failure
Guaranteeing immediate success
Reducing team competition
Redefining failure in Kobe’s approach most closely means what?
Treating setbacks as data for improvement
Ignoring mistakes and moving on quickly
Blaming ratings when things go wrong
Waiting until next season to evaluate
In the story, what does adding the word “yet” to a statement do for the learner’s mindset?
Eliminates the need for practice
Proves natural talent is enough
Signals ongoing growth and effort
Shows final results are permanent
Which practice aligns with focusing on the process of learning?
Avoiding feedback to protect confidence
Relying solely on innate ability
Tracking daily habits and adjustments
Only measuring championship outcomes
Match each mindset term to its correct definition.
Mindset
How someone thinks about abilities
Fixed Mindset
Belief abilities cannot change
Growth Mindset
Belief abilities can develop
Effort
Hard work put into learning
Yet
Signal of ongoing improvement
Which statements reflect growth mindset principles? Select all that apply.
Adding “yet” keeps learning open
Intelligence is fixed and unchangeable
Effort is essential for improvement
Abilities can be developed over time
Kobe’s advice to young players to ask “why” and “how” most directly cultivates which skill?
Shortcut strategies for quick wins
Dependence on external validation
Avoidance of difficult challenges
Reflective learning and self-analysis
What is a realistic misconception about failure that the passage challenges?
Failure is permanent if ratings drop
Only champions can avoid failure
Failure provides lessons for progress
Failure means stopping all attempts
Which action demonstrates prioritizing growth over outcome?
Learning from losses to build skills
Judging success only by trophies
Comparing talent to teammates
Avoiding practice after setbacks
When emotions run high late in a game, how would a tactical approach guide your next move?
Take a risky shot to vent anger
Let frustration decide the play
Follow the loudest teammate’s idea
Use a plan based on preparation
Kobe’s work ethic is described as second to none. Which habit best represents that claim?
Skipping drills after good ratings
Relying on game-day adrenaline
Waiting for natural talent to show
Consistent, focused practice routines
Which statement best captures a growth mindset when facing a challenging subject?
I’m bad at this because talent is fixed
I can learn this with effort and feedback
I can’t do this and never will
I should quit when things get hard
Match each mindset phrase to its best growth-oriented reframing using the word "yet."
I’m not a math person
I’m not a math person yet
I’ll never be a good writer
I’m learning how to be a better writer
I’m terrible at this
I’m working on this skill
Which statements use the power of "yet" to support learning? Select all that apply.
I’m terrible at this forever
I’m working on this skill
I’m learning how to be a better writer
I’m not a math person yet
What does brain plasticity imply for skill development?
Feedback has no impact on learning
Abilities are fixed and unchangeable
Failure proves permanent limits
Practice creates new neural pathways
A student says, "I don’t understand algebra." Which response shows a growth mindset using "yet"?
I don’t understand algebra, so I quit
I don’t understand algebra; talent decides
I don’t understand algebra and never will
I don’t understand algebra yet, but I’ll improve
