Brain Power Basics
This mindset means you can get better at things if you keep trying.
What is a growth mindset?
This word means “not giving up when things are hard.”
What is perseverance?
How can a growth mindset help at school?
Better learning, effort, grades
“What can I learn from this?” is an example of this kind of thinking.
What is a growth mindset?
This mindset says “I can’t change how smart or good I am.”
What is a fixed mindset?
What is it called when you bounce back from a bad outcome.
What is resilience?
What does adding the word “yet” do to your thinking?
Makes it feel possible
This word means getting better little by little.
What is improvement?
People with a growth mindset see mistakes as chances to do this.
What is learn?
What is a growth mindset way to bounce back from getting a bad grade?
Study more, ask for help, try again.
What is it called when we look for the good side when something goes wrong?
What is a silver lining?
What steps could you take to improve at something?
Practice, learn, get help
Why are mistakes important for learning?
They help you learn, grow, and improve.
How can a growth mindset help at school?
Better learning, effort, grades
How can your feelings help you understand a situation?
They give clues about what matters
This mindset is afraid to make mistakes.
What is a fixed mindset?
What might someone with a fixed mindset say when something is hard?
I can’t do this,” “I’m not smart,” etc.
How does a growth mindset help you handle big challenges?
Stay positive, keep working, adapt
When something is hard, you should keep practicing instead of doing this.
What is giving up?
What could you do next with a growth mindset when you lose a game?
Practice, learn from mistakes