Growth Mindset

When you have a growth mindset,

• you automatically have strong neural connections.

• you push yourself and learn from mistakes.

• people always think that you're smart.

• you always do well on tests.

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What is a "growth mindset"?

• the desire to raise crops

• when you believe you have the ability to get smarter with hard work and effort

• when you listen to a lesson

• when you think you are born with only a certain amount of intelligence

The goal of a Growth Mind Set is to

• look smart

• not have to try

• learn

• not make mistakes

You forgot to study for your Science test the night before, what would be a Growth Mindset strategy?

• Lay your head down and fall asleep

• Read over your notes before the test and try the best that you can

• Use a hall pass and try to stay out of the room for as long as possible

• Don't even bother to read the questions, you'll get them wrong anyway

Pat believes that with enough practice, they can improve their coding skills over time. What mindset does this reflect?

• Believing your qualities are carved in stone and cannot change

• Thinking intelligence can be developed

• Avoiding challenges

• Giving up easily

When was the last time you had a growth mindset?

What causes your brain to improve?

• simply making mistakes

• getting the correct answer

• making mistakes, and then analyzing them

• getting correct answers and not reviewing them

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Your brain is most like a

• muscle that grows with exercise.

• published book that always stays the same.

• tank of gas that gets used up and needs refilling.

• lawn that you need to mow when it gets too long.

True or False: To get good at the things you love to do, you have to enjoy the process of learning and getting better.

• True

• False

What IS a "growth mindset"?

• the desire to raise crops

• a belief in one's ability to get smarter

• readiness to listen to a lesson

• knowing that you are capable of ANYTHING you set your mind to