Why Making Mistakes is Good for Your Brain Quiz

How do you feel about making mistakes when learning something new?

• Mistakes help me learn and grow! 💡

• Mistakes are okay, but I try to avoid them. 🤔

• Mistakes make me frustrated. 😤

• I don’t like making mistakes at all! 😣

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What does the word "neuroplasticity" most likely mean based on the text?

• The process of neurons activating in patterns.

• The ability of the brain to change and grow.

• A belief that mistakes lead to failure.

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Which inference can be made from the text?

• People who avoid challenges never strengthen their brain.

• The brain cannot adapt to new environments.

• A fixed mindset is necessary for improving neural connections.

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What does the word "activate" mean in the vocabulary section?

• To adapt to new situations.

• To interpret information in a specific way.

• To cause action or make active.

• To create a permanent change.

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What is the main idea of this text?

• Making mistakes can harm brain development.

• Your brain strengthens neural connections through repeated actions and mistakes.

• A growth mindset means always succeeding at tasks.

• Neurons cannot change once they form.

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What is one way you think you can use the idea of a growth mindset in your own life?

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How did you feel about today’s lesson?

• 😊 A. I loved it! I learned a lot!

• 😌 B. It was good, and I feel more confident

• 😐 C. It was okay, but I still have questions.

• 😕 D. I didn’t really understand it.

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Type your name below.

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