Growth Mindset Jeopardy

True or False

100

If you fail the first time you should give up. True or false?

FALSE

200

You can change your mindset. True or false?

True

300

You're born with a certain amount of intelligence and it isn't something that can be changed.

False

400

Those with a growth mindset believe their skills can increase with effort and dedication.

True

500

Talent is something you're born with, not something you can develop.

False

Fixed or Growth?

100

"This is too hard. I quit." Fixed or growth mindset?

Fixed

200

This is hard, but I am going to keep trying. Fixed or growth mindset?

Growth mindset

300

I am a natural at basketball. I don't need to practice. Fixed or growth?

Fixed mindset

400

I got this question wrong. That means I am dumb. Growth or fixed mindset?

Fixed mindset

500

My science experiment didn't work the first time. I am going to ask my teacher for feedback so I can have more information when I try again. Fixed or growth mindset?

Growth mindset

Overcoming challenges

100

At recess, you are trying to jumprope, but keep tripping on the rope. How should you approach the problem? Option A) Give up and go play on the swings. Option B) Ask a friend to give you some tips.

Option B

200

In math class, you are stuck on the first question on your independent work. How would a person with a GM approach this challenge?

A person with a GM would re-read the problem, try it on their own first, and then ask a teacher or classmate.

300

How would someone with a fixed mindset deal with this situation? My teacher comes up to give me some feedback about my project.

I don't care what my teacher says.

400

How would someone with a growth mindset overcome this challenge? You are trying to shoot a basket from the 3 point line, but cannot do it.

Keep persevering and don't give up! With practice you will get it.

500

How would a person with a growth mindset approach this situation? I have to revise my math test in order to move on to the next math unit.

I will work hard to fix my mistakes. I know that by fixing my mistakes my brain will grow!

Random

100

How many innings are in a standard baseball game

9

200

What is the tallest animal in the world?

Giraffe

300

Question: What does the acronym "smh" stand for?

Shaking my head

400

Which Avenger other than Captain America was able to pick up Thor's Mjolnir in the Marvel movies?

Vision

500

Troy Bolton's dad in High School Musical is the brother-in-law of which famous actress in real-life?

Blake Lively