Belonging
Feeling accepted, included, and valued in the college community.
What does belonging mean in college?
Believing abilities can develop through strategies, practice, feedback, and support.
What is a growth mindset?
Belief in your ability to complete a specific task.
What does self-efficacy mean?
Seeing learning as meaningful, useful, or connected to goals.
What does Value mean in academic mindset?
“I can get better with feedback.” Which element?
Growth mindset
Join a club, attend an event, or speak to a classmate
Name one way to build connections on campus?
Rewrite: “I am bad at math.”
“I can improve my math skills by practicing and getting help.”
Name one way to build confidence before a test.
Practice with sample questions and make a study plan.
Give one reason a required course could matter.
It can develop communication, reasoning, or career skills.
Name all four academic mindset elements.
Belonging, growth mindset, self-efficacy, and value.
A student feels isolated in class. What could they try?
Reach out to a peer, professor, or campus group.
What can a mistake teach you?
What to adjust or practice next time.
A student fears presentations. What is one helpful step?
Rehearse with a friend or start with a short practice talk.
Finding learning interesting or enjoyable in itself.
What is intrinsic value?
“This class helps my career.” Which element?
Value
Why might a student hesitate to ask questions?
They may fear judgment or feel they do not belong
How is a fixed mindset different from a growth mindset?
Fixed sees ability as unchangeable; growth sees it as developable.
Why is “I can prepare for this exam” self-efficacy?
It expresses confidence in carrying out a specific task.
Valuing learning for outcomes such as a credential or career.
What is extrinsic value?
“My classmates invite me to study.” Which element?
Belonging
Give two ways classmates can help someone feel included.
Invite them into discussion and acknowledge their contributions
A student failed twice. Give a specific growth-minded plan.
Review errors, visit office hours, change study methods, and try again.
A student is overwhelmed by a paper. Give a 3-step plan.
Break into sections, schedule writing time, and seek feedback.
A student says, "I only care about getting an A, not learning anything." What could help this student develop a stronger sense of academic value
Connecting the course material to personal interests, useful skills, or future goals.
A student doubts their ability to pass chemistry. Identify an element and an action.
Self-efficacy; use tutoring, practice problems, and a study schedule.