Mindsets
What’s the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset?
A growth mindset believes abilities can improve with effort; a fixed mindset believes they can’t.
What is the first step in solving a problem?
Identify the problem.
What does self-discipline mean?
Controlling your behavior to reach goals.
What is time management?
Using your time wisely to meet goals
What does “credible” mean?
Trustworthy and reliable
Who developed the concept of “growth mindset”?
Carol Dweck
What does brainstorming mean?
Coming up with as many solutions as possible without judging them.
Give one example of showing self-discipline at school.
Studying before watching TV.
What tool helps plan your tasks?
A schedule or planner
What domain is usually more reliable: .com, .org, or .edu?
edu
True or False — A growth mindset can help you bounce back from failure.
True
What’s one benefit of thinking through the consequences of a solution?
It helps avoid new problems.
What part of the brain helps with self-control?
The prefrontal cortex
What’s one benefit of managing your time well?
Less stress and more free time.
What is bias in a source?
When a source favors one side unfairly
How does having a growth mindset help in school or work?
It encourages effort, learning from mistakes, and long-term success.
What is “trial and error”?
Trying different solutions until one works.
What’s one way to improve self-discipline?
Set goals and stick to routines.
What does “prioritize” mean?
Decide what tasks are most important
True or False Wikipedia is always a reliable source.
False
Give one example of a fixed mindset thought and how to change it.
“I’m just bad at math.” “If I practice more, I’ll get better.
What are the 4 steps in the basic problem-solving process?
Identify Plan Try Reflect
How is self-discipline and goal setting connected?
Self discipline helps you stay focused and take every step toward reaching your goals.
What’s one time waster that students should avoid?
Scrolling on your phone for too long without purpose.
Name 3 things to check when evaluating a website
Author, date, and purpose of the site