All About Growth Mindset
What does it mean to have a Fixed Mindset?
You can't change your strengths and weaknesses
Emma has a long math assignment. What can she say to herself?
You can do well if you work hard.
Sophies mom asks her to clean her room but she knows it will taker her several hours. What can Sophie say to herself.
If you start now, you will finish quicker.
Ian wants to get better at playing guitar but it's challenging for him. What should he do?
Consider how he can practice more and not give up.
Why might someone with a growth mindset be more likely to try something new?
They embrace challenges and new experiences.
Adien has a big math test tomorrow and he doesn't understand the material. What should he do?
Study and not give up
Anna gets in trouble at home for not starting her chores on time. How should she react?
Accept that she didm't start her task right away
You see your friend got a better grade on a history project than you. How should you react?
Be happy for his friend.
Why might someone with a fixed mindset avoid challenges?
Scared of failing
I can focuses and get through this.
After getting in trouble Charlie says, " I always do everything wrong." What can he say instead?
I made a mistake. I need to learn from it!
Alex wants to learn a new language but thinks it would be too hard for him. What should he do?
Research how to learn a new language and go for it.
What does it mean to have grit?
Persevering to meet your goals : not giving up
Maya gets a detention fro being late to class twice. How should Maya react?
Accept the consequences for her own behavior.
Samantha tells her mom, "I'm awful at art. I am not doing my art project." What can she say instead?
"Art isn't my favorite but I'm going to work on my art project and try to get better."
At soccer practice Tim forgets his shoes. He says," I'm such a loser." What can he say instead?
" I forgot and thats a mistake I can learn from."
Why might someone with a fixed mindset feel jealous when others succeed?
They don't realize how good they can be if they work that hard.
Beth turns in an assignment late and the teacher won't accept it. How should Beth react?
Accept that it is a consequence for her own behavior.
You get home and feel overwhelmed when you have hours of homework. What can you say?
This is going to be a challenge but you can definitely get it done.
Fixed or Growth Mindset?
Anna asked lisa if she has read any good books lately. Lisa says, " No, I'm not a reader."
Fixed Mindset