Rigorous Mindsets

The video discusses how adopting a growth mindset aligns with achieving rigorous academic standards. It emphasizes that a growth mindset is not about lowering standards but about reaching them through dedication. Research shows that grades and test scores improve as a natural result of engaging deeply in the learning process promoted by a growth mindset. Teaching this mindset to students can raise their grades and encourage them to stay in school longer, ultimately inspiring them to set and achieve high standards effectively.

How does adopting a growth mindset relate to academic standards?

• It lowers academic standards.

• It only focuses on personal growth.

• It aligns with achieving rigorous standards.

• It ignores academic standards.

What is the primary focus of a growth mindset in education?

• Proving intelligence through grades.

• Engaging deeply in the learning process.

• Avoiding rigorous standards.

• Memorizing information.

What are grades and test scores considered in the context of a growth mindset?

• The main goal of education.

• A natural byproduct of effective learning.

• Unrelated to learning processes.

• Indicators of fixed intelligence.

How does teaching a growth mindset affect students' academic performance?

• It only affects extracurricular activities.

• It raises students' grades.

• It lowers students' grades.

• It has no impact on grades.

What long-term effect does a growth mindset have on students?

• It only affects their social skills.

• It encourages them to stay in school longer.

• It has no effect on school retention.

• It makes them leave school early.