Growth Vs Fixed Mindset

What is a growth mindset?

• Believing that abilities can be developed through effort and learning

• Believing that intelligence is fixed and cannot change

• Thinking that only talented people can succeed

• Avoiding challenges to prevent failure

Which of the following best defines a fixed mindset?

• Believing that mistakes help you learn

• Believing that you can always improve with practice

• Believing that your abilities are set and cannot change

• Believing that effort is more important than talent

Which statement is an example of a growth mindset?

• "I can't do math, and I never will."

• "If I work hard, I can get better at math."

• "I'm just not a math person."

• "There's no point in trying if I might fail."

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

• "I will keep practicing until I get it right."

• "I can learn from my mistakes."

• "I'm not good at this, so I should give up."

• "Challenges help me grow."

Which word best describes a person with a growth mindset?

• Persistent

• Defeated

• Unwilling

• Hopeless

Which of the following is a benefit of having a growth mindset in learning?

• Avoiding difficult tasks

• Giving up after making mistakes

• Believing you can improve with effort

• Thinking talent is all that matters

Read the statement: "I'm not good at science, so I won't try." Which of the following changes the statement to show a growth mindset?

• "I'm not good at science, so I won't try."

• "If I study and practice, I can get better at science."

• "Science is too hard for me."

• "Only smart people can do science."

Which of these classroom behaviors shows a fixed mindset?

• Asking for help when confused

• Giving up after making a mistake

• Trying new strategies to solve a problem

• Practicing to improve skills

How does a growth mindset help with resilience?

• It encourages giving up when things get hard

• It helps you see challenges as opportunities to learn

• It makes you avoid difficult tasks

• It means you never make mistakes

Which of the following statements about learning is based on a growth mindset?

• "If I don't understand something right away, I never will."

• "Learning takes time and effort, and I can improve."

• "Some people are just born smart."

• "I should only do things I'm already good at."