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What does it mean to have a Fixed Mindset?
When you believe:
A) You can’t change your strengths and weaknesses.
B) You can change your strengths and weaknesses.
A) You can’t change your strengths and weaknesses
“I've never been good at math. I'm not a math person.”
Fixed Mindset
Mike feels dumb when the teacher calls on him and he doesn’t know the answer. What can he say to himself?
A) “Everyone makes mistakes”.
B) “I can improve paying attention in class so I’ll know the answers next time”.
C) "Act like a clown and crack jokes to avoid being put on the spot."
D) Both A and B
D) Both A and B
True or False. When you can't do something yet, it means you can likely do it in the future with practice.
TRUE
Why might someone with a fixed mindset avoid challenges? .
A) They're scared of failing
B) Worried they will look dumb
C) It's easier to not try
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
“She is much better at soccer than me. I'll never be as good as her.”
Fixed Mindset
Emma has a long math assignment she doesn't look forward to doing and it's due tomorrow. What can she say to herself?
A) "Browse Tik-Tok first for hours, it's way more fun."
B) "Who care's it's just another math assignment. I have a D already anyways."
C) “You can do well on this if you focus hard and get it done. At least you tried your best.”
D) Both A and B
C) “You can do well on this if you focus hard and get it done. At least you tried your best.”
JEOPARDY SUPRISE!
Congrats your team automatically wins...
200 points!
Why might someone with a growth mindset be more likely to try new things?
A) They embrace challenges and new experiences
B) You will learn from a new experience
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above
They embrace challenges and new experiences; you will learn from a new experience
“He’s pretty strong in math. I wonder what I can learn from him.”
Growth Mindset
In a group Sarah got picked to be the artist even though she doesn’t like drawing. What can she tell herself? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
A) “It will be fun to try something new”.
B) “Maybe I’ll learn to be a better artist”.
C) "Art is subjective, so just try your best."
D) "Try it. Who knows, it might turn out great!"
A, B, C, D
Instead of saying "I can't do this," a growth mindset says "I can't do this..." followed by this word.
YET!!!
JEOPARDY SUPRISE!!!!
Congrats! Your team automatically wins....
400 points!!!
“Every day I get a little bit better with practice. I just got to keep trying.”
Growth Mindset
You are working through your homework when you realize halfway through it’s all wrong. How should you react?
A) “It’s better to know now than later”.
B)“At least I figured out how to do it”.
C) “My teacher would be proud that I figured it out on my own”.
D) All of the above.
D) All of the above.
Instead of "I give up," when something is hard, you can say this encouraging phrase.
"I will try my best"
What is the best way to grow your brain?
Give TWO examples in your own words.
Anything related to trying, not giving up, learning from mistakes, and trial and error.
Saying this to yourself can help remind you that struggle is part of success.
"Mistakes help us learn"
Bella comes across a really hard problem on a math test. She is thinking of just skipping it. What can she say to herself?
Come up with TWO recommendations.
“This is going to make you a better math student by working through the problem.”
“It’s okay if it’s challenging, that’s how you know you’re learning.”
DOUBLE JEOPARDY QUESTION (twice the points)
What are 2 synonyms for the word "persistence".
or any 2 similar words.