Outliers Quiz

For this activity you will need to work with a partner or two.

• I understand

• I understand

The grade shown at the end of this lesson isn't your final score as it excludes the open-response question. Your complete score will be available in Google Classroom.

• I understand

• I understand

According to the 10,000-Hour Rule, what is required before producing their greatest work?

• Natural talent

• Years of practice

• A supportive environment

• A stroke of luck

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the 10,000-Hour Rule, how many hours of practice did elite performers have by the age of twenty?

• 5,000 hours

• 10,000 hours

• 15,000 hours

• 20,000 hours

What is the distinguishing factor in achieving excellence?

• Natural talent

• Grinding

• Hard work

• Luck

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to the 10,000-Hour Rule, what can be said about Mozart's early works compared to his later compositions?

• Mozart's early works were exceptional compared to his later compositions.

• Mozart's early works were average compared to his later compositions.

• Mozart's early works were mediocre compared to his later compositions.

• Mozart's early works were groundbreaking compared to his later compositions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is a key factor in achieving mastery in any field?

• Natural talent

• The amount of practice

• The quality of instruction

• The level of intelligence

What is considered the magic number for true expertise?

• 100

• 1,000

• 10,000

• 100,000

What is the role of innate talent in achieving success compared to preparation?

• Innate talent plays a larger role than preparation

• Innate talent and preparation have equal roles in achieving success

• Preparation plays a larger role than innate talent

• Innate talent and preparation have no role in achieving success

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Please arrange the following events in the order in which they occur in the excerpt from Malcolm Gladwell's book The Outliers:

• No "Naturals" or "Grinds": Ericsson's musician study found no "naturals" or "grinds" - once admitted to a top music school, the distinguishing factor was practice time.

• The Magic Number for Expertise: Studies show 10,000 hours of practice is critical for world-class expertise, even for prodigies like Mozart.

• Debate on Innate Talent: Psychologists debate innate talent vs. preparation, with research suggesting that preparation plays a more significant role.

• Comparison with Pianists: Pianist study finds professionals had reached 10,000 hours of practice by age 20, supporting the 10,000-Hour Rule.

• The 10,000-Hour Rule Study: Berlin music academy study finds elite violinists practiced 10,000 hours by age 20, suggesting preparation plays a key role in expertise.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5