Understanding Grit and Student Success

What did the speaker realize about her students' performance in relation to IQ?

• All students with high IQs performed the best.

• IQ was the only factor in student success.

• Some students with lower IQs performed very well.

• Students with high IQs never struggled.

What was identified as a significant predictor of success in various challenging settings?

• Physical health

• Good looks

• Social intelligence

• Grit

How does the speaker define grit?

• The ability to learn quickly

• Passion and perseverance for long-term goals

• A short-term burst of energy

• A fixed mindset

What concept does the speaker suggest might help build grit in kids?

• Fixed mindset

• Immediate rewards

• Growth mindset

• Talent development

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

• Grit and talent are the same.

• Talent always leads to grit.

• Talent is the only factor in developing grit.

• Grit is usually unrelated or inversely related to talent.