GEM Bites Quiz - Aug 2025

Which of the following are GEM Modules?

• Effective Effort

• Resilience

• Reflective Practices

• Embracing Challenges and Adaptability

• All of the above

A student who struggled with her science project says, “'I'm not good at science experiments.”

 

Which feedback would best help develop a growth mindset?

• “Don't worry, some people just aren't meant for science.”

•  "Let’s look at which specific steps in the experiment were challenging and try a different approach.”

• “You're smart, you'll do better next time.”

• “Maybe you should focus on subjects you're naturally good at instead.”

Amy carefully plans her 4-week project, creating detailed weekly goals and a timeline. Though committed to completing her work, she frequently switches between tasks, checks social media every few minutes and works with her TV on. Despite staying up late to meet her deadlines, her work quality suffers.

Which aspect of effective effort should Amy develop to improve her learning?

• Goal Setting

• Focus

• Commitment

• All of the above

Students learn that resilience means that they:

• Identify negative thoughts and replace them with positive self-talk

• Keep trying on their own without asking for any help at all

During subject TT, a teacher comments, “Since we have dedicated GEM teachers and lessons, the rest of us can focus on academic content in our subjects.”

 

What advice would best help this teacher understand how to integrate growth mindset development in their regular lessons?

• When students face difficulties in your subject, use phrases like "You're smart, you'll get it eventually" to boost their confidence.

• Focus on completing your syllabus first. Once students master the content, then you can think about their mindset.

• When teaching challenging topics, model how you overcome obstacles by thinking aloud: "This is tricky, let's break it down and try different approaches until we understand it."

• Identify the naturally talented students in your class and give them more challenging work while letting others focus on basics.