fixed mindset vs growth mindset
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The Fixed Mindset vs. the Growth Mindset
• Always prove himself/herself• Avoid challenges• Give up easily when faced
w/challenges• See effort as fruitless or
worse
• Ignore criticism or useful feedback
• Find excuses/point blame for failure
• Feel threatened by the success of others
• Embrace challenges• Persist in the face of
setbacks• See effort as the path to
mastery
• Learn from criticism/feedback
• Are reflective in failure• Find lessons/inspiration in
the success of others
The Fixed Mindset in our Students
“I can’t do math!”
“I’m just not good at this.”“I’ll never be as smartas her…”
“I can’t do it… it’s too hard.”
“I’m awesome at
this!”
“It’s good enough.”“I give up!”
“I made a mistake.”
What the Growth Mindset Tells Us…
“I’m going to train
my brain in math.”
“What am I missing?””“I’m going to figure out whatshe does and try it.”
“This may take some time
and effort.”
“I’m on the right
track.”
“Is this really my best work?”“I should try some of the strategies I’ve learned.”
“Mistakes help me improve.”