Grit: The power of passion and perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth

The speaker shares their journey from management consulting to teaching, observing that IQ isn't the sole determinant of student success. They highlight grit as a key predictor of success across various fields, including education, military, and competitions. The speaker discusses research on grit, its impact on student graduation rates, and the challenges of building grit. Growth mindset is introduced as a potential method to foster grit, but more research is needed. The talk concludes with a call for further testing and research to effectively cultivate grit in students.

What did the speaker find surprising about her students' performance?

• IQ was not the only factor in student success.

• All students had similar IQ scores.

• Students with high IQs always performed the best.

• Students with low IQs never succeeded.

In her research, what did the speaker identify as a significant predictor of success?

• Grit

• Good looks

• Physical health

• Social intelligence

How does the speaker define grit?

• A short-term burst of energy

• An innate talent

• Passion and perseverance for long-term goals

• A measure of physical strength

What did the speaker's research in Chicago Public Schools reveal about grittier students?

• They were more likely to graduate.

• They had lower standardized test scores.

• They felt less safe at school.

• They were less likely to graduate.

What is the growth mindset, according to the speaker?

• A method to measure IQ

• A focus on short-term achievements

• The idea that learning ability can change with effort

• The belief that intelligence is fixed and unchangeable

What does the speaker suggest is needed to effectively build grit in students?

• More standardized tests

• Increased physical education

• A focus on talent development

• Further research and testing of ideas

What does the speaker imply about the relationship between talent and grit?

• Talent always leads to grit.

• Grit is usually unrelated or inversely related to talent.

• Grit and talent are the same.

• Talent is the only factor in success.