08 28 19 Take out two sheets of

08. 28. 19 Take out two sheets of paper and something to write with

GROWTH vs. FIXED MINDSET

One day, you go to a class that is really important to you and that you like a lot. The teacher returns the midterm papers to the class. You got a C+. You’re very disappointed. That evening on the way back to your home, you find that you’ve gotten a parking ticket. Being frustrated, you call your best friend to share your experiences but are sort of brushed off.

● What would you think? ● What would your feel? ● What would you do?

For the six statements: ● ● Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

Your intelligence (what you know) is something very basic about you that you can’t change much. ● ● Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree WHY?

Pair and Share

You can always change how intelligent (smart) you are. ● ● Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Why?

Pair and Share

Athleticism is set at birth. ● Strongly Agree ● Disagree ● Strongly Disagree

Pair and Share

Artistic ability is set at birth. ● Strongly Agree ● Disagree ● Strongly Disagree Why?

Pair and Share

One day, you go to a class that is really important to you and that you like a lot. The professor returns the midterm papers to the class. You got a C+. You’re very disappointed. That evening on the way back to your home, you find that you’ve gotten a parking ticket. Being frustrated, you call your best friend to share your experiences but are sort of brushed off.

Mindsets

The Two Mindsets Fixed: Growth:

Two Mindsets: Fixed: ● Only interested in whether answers are right or wrong ● Believe people are born with skills ● Avoid challenges ● Effort is not necessary – it will only show that I can’t do it ● Defensive about feedback ● Blame others for setbacks Growth: ● Interested in knowing what the right answers are ● Believe skills are developed through learning from mistakes ● Embrace challenges ● Effort is important ● Ask for feedback ● Learn from setbacks

Journal: What is the biggest challenge you are facing today? Explain why and how this is challenging you. What are you going to do about it?