Using growth mindset language – restate this statement? I failed my math test. I’ll never be good at math.
What is answers will vary – to be decided by Mrs. Seyer
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Name 3 out of the 6 steps necessary for “Effective Effort”
What is Time, focus, strategies, resourcefulness, use of feedback, commitment
100
What is a synapse?
What is a structure that permits a neuron (or nerve cell) to pass an electrical or chemical signal to another celL
100
What is the recommended amount of hours you should sleep?
What is 8 hours
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Why is positive self talk a good thing to use as a strategy?
To help support a growth mindset, to keep one focused on the task rather than failure, to help build grit and perseverance
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If a person failed a test how would someone with a growth mindset respond to this situation?
What is look at it as a challenge, a way to improve now that they know areas to focus on/don’t know. Persist in studying again to improve, etc.,
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Compare effective effort to natural talent
What is Natural talent is something we are born with – effective effort is something that we can do to increase our ability and is not predetermined.
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How does stress impact the brain?
What is Reduced learning/memory capacity, reduced ability to think logically/clearly, a fright or flight reaction rather than thinking the problem or situation through calmly.
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What are 2 stress relief/management techniques?
What is Deep Breathing, Distracting/shifting one’s attention to something else, raising one’s shoulders up to one’s ears and holding it for several seconds then dropping them. Exercise. Meditation.
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Name 2 reasons why we would want to expressive positive talk to our partners or group of people we are collaborating with?
What is To support the positive energy to keep going on the project. So others know that we are interested and part of the group. To cheer others on and support their growth mindset. To have others enjoy having us in the group.
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Describe three elements of a growth mindset.
What is Ability to look at challenges as learning opportunities, a willingness to persist and keep working at the problem/learning the skill, looking outwards for help/feedback, being able to accept criticism and learn from it, looking at failure as part of the learning process and not the end
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Name the 5 steps to Effective Effort (B.R.A.I.N)
What is Break it down, Repeat and Review, Active Learning, Information Search, Never Give Up.
300
How does the brain grown and learn?
What is Neurons make increased connections as you practice a certain task/skill
300
How does stress effect the brain?
What is Reduced learning/memory, reduced ability to think logically/clearly
300
How many polliwogs has James drawn during his senior year?
What is 36
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When people with a fixed mindset hit a barrier or major challenge what are TWO ways they might react and/or feel?
What is lost interest and withdraw, get defensive, give up easily, feel threatened, avoid the challenge/barrier
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Practice plays a major role in success. How many hours does Martin Gladwell estimate that it takes to achieve mastery of a skill?
What is 10,000 hours
400
What is a neuron?
What is Neurons are cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells
400
What is one good thing about stress
What is It can often be motivating
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How many times has Robert said “it’s a tired day” this semester?
What is 48
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What is the MAIN different between a Growth Mindset and a Fixed Mindset as it relates to how they perceive intelligence
What is Growth mindset sees intelligence as something we can change and increase/improve. A fixed mindset intelligence as something that you are born with and can’t do much to change.
500
Rewriting notes, making flashcards, annotating text – what are these examples of?
What is Active Study Strategies
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Other than stress, what are 3 things that affect your brain’s ability to work effectively?
What is water, diet, being tired, temperature, emotional state,
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How can stress effect emotions?
What is Become less patient, fright or flight rather than thinking it through, become more upset than necessary, have difficulties calming oneself
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Restate this comment using positive self talk/growth mindset language: There is no way we are going to finish in time. This assignment is too difficult and hard to do as a group.