Question

Identify if each of the following are examples of growth mindset or not.(1 point)
Examples of Growth Mindset Non-Examples of Growth Mindset
You get a low grade on a math portfolio. You decide you are "bad at math."


You get a low score on a Language Arts portfolio, you decide you are "not a good writer."


You get a low score on a math quick check, you decide to study before taking the unit test.


You are playing Roblox and someone calls you a bad name. You choose to switch games.


You attempt to fight Ganon in your Zelda video game, but die quickly, so you rage quit.


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Answer 1

1. You get a low grade on a math portfolio. You decide you are "bad at math." — Non-example (fixed mindset: assumes ability is fixed)

2. You get a low score on a Language Arts portfolio, you decide you are "not a good writer." — Non-example (fixed mindset)

3. You get a low score on a math quick check, you decide to study before taking the unit test. — Example of Growth Mindset (responds by trying to improve)

4. You are playing Roblox and someone calls you a bad name. You choose to switch games. — Non-example (avoidance rather than working through or learning from the challenge)

5. You attempt to fight Ganon in your Zelda video game, but die quickly, so you rage quit. — Non-example (gives up instead of persisting and learning)