Mindset Quiz

What is a growth mindset?

• Believing that abilities can be developed through effort and learning

• Believing that intelligence is fixed and unchangeable

• Believing that success comes without effort

• Believing that mistakes mean failure

What is a fixed mindset?

• Believing effort helps you grow

• Believing abilities can change over time

• Believing abilities are stuck and cannot improve

• Believing challenges help you learn

Which of the following is an example of a growth mindset?

• “I failed once, so I’ll never be good at this.”

• “I can’t do this yet, but I’ll get better with practice.”

• “If I’m not good right away, it means I’m not smart.”

• “Only talented people can succeed.”

Which of the following is an example of a fixed mindset?

• “I’ll try another strategy next time.”

• “I’m not good at this yet, but I can improve.”

• “I’ll never be good at math, so there’s no point trying.”

• “Mistakes help me grow.”

Why is having a positive mindset important in school?

• It helps students avoid all mistakes

• It encourages learning and persistence

• It guarantees perfect grades

• It prevents challenges from happening

Which word is most powerful in showing a growth mindset?

• Never

• Always

• Yet

• Fail

What should you do when faced with a challenge?

• Give up right away

• Avoid the challenge

• Try again, learn from mistakes, and keep practicing

• Ignore it and move on

Which of these is a growth mindset statement?

• “I can’t improve no matter what I do.”

• “This is hard, but I’ll ask for help and keep practicing.”

• “If I don’t understand it now, I never will.”

• “Only smart people succeed.”

A student says: “I studied, but I still got a bad grade. I’m just not smart.” This is an example of:

• Growth Mindset

• Positive Mindset

• Fixed Mindset

• None of the above

A student says: “This project is challenging, but I know I can improve if I keep working on it.” This is an example of:

• Fixed Mindset

• Growth Mindset

• Negative Mindset

• Giving Up