A fixed mindset

A learning mindset

A developing mindset

A stagnant mindset

Carol Dweck

John Hattie

Angela Duckworth

Howard Gardner

I'm not good at math, so I'll never be able to learn it.

I'm not very creative, so I shouldn't try to write a story.

I'm not a natural athlete, so I'll never be good at sports.

I can improve my skills and abilities through effort and hard work.

A student who struggles with math but continues to practice and eventually improves their grade.

A musician who gives up on learning a new instrument after making a few mistakes.

An athlete who quits their sport after losing a game.

A writer who stops writing because they receive negative feedback on their work.

A growth mindset believes that intelligence and abilities can be changed, while a fixed mindset believes they are fixed.

A growth mindset believes that effort and hard work are important, while a fixed mindset believes that natural talent is more important.

A growth mindset believes that challenges are opportunities for learning, while a fixed mindset believes that challenges are threats.

All of the above.

By praising children for their intelligence and abilities.

By encouraging children to take on challenges and learn from their mistakes.

By providing children with opportunities to practice and improve their skills.

By setting high expectations for children and holding them accountable for their work.

A student who gives up on a math problem after making a few mistakes.

An athlete who blames their loss on a bad call by the referee.

A writer who stops writing after receiving negative feedback on their work.

All of the above.

Increased motivation and persistence

Improved academic achievement

Greater resilience in the face of challenges

All of the above

I'm not good at math, so I'll never be able to learn it.

I'm not very creative, so I shouldn't try to write a story.

I'm not a natural athlete, so I'll never be good at sports.

All of the above.

By challenging negative beliefs about intelligence and abilities.

By setting realistic goals and working towards them.

By embracing challenges and learning from mistakes.

All of the above.

A student who struggles with math but continues to practice and eventually improves their grade.

A musician who gives up on learning a new instrument after making a few mistakes.

An athlete who quits their sport after losing a game.

A writer who stops writing because they receive negative feedback on their work.

A growth mindset believes that intelligence and abilities can be changed, while a fixed mindset believes they are fixed.

A growth mindset believes that effort and hard work are important, while a fixed mindset believes that natural talent is more important.

A growth mindset believes that challenges are opportunities for learning, while a fixed mindset believes that challenges are threats.

All of the above.

By praising children for their intelligence and abilities.

By encouraging children to take on challenges and learn from their mistakes.

By providing children with opportunities to practice and improve their skills.

By setting high expectations for children and holding them accountable for their work.

A student who gives up on a math problem after making a few mistakes.

An athlete who blames their loss on a bad call by the referee.

A writer who stops writing after receiving negative feedback on their work.

All of the above.

Increased motivation and persistence

Improved academic achievement

Greater resilience in the face of challenges

All of the above