Growth versus fixed mindset

Growth versus fixed mindset

How this affects success in learning.

What is mindset?

What is mindset

• Your mindset is a set of beliefs that shape how you make sense of the world and yourself. 
• It influences how you think, feel, and behave in any given situation. 
• It means that what you believe about yourself impacts your success or failure.

Comment on the two different mindsets shown in this image.

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What type of mindset do you have?

Try the questionnaire (on paper). 

I have a growth mindset.

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I can always improve.

1. Growth mindset
2. Fixed mindset

I am useless at this.

1. Growth mindset
2. Fixed mindset

I give up when I am frustrated.

1. Growth mindset
2. Fixed Mindset

I persevere when I am frustrated

1. Growth mindset
2. Fixed mindset

Mistakes help me learn

1. Growth mindset
2. Fixed mindset

Mistakes make me mad

1. Growth mindset
2. Fixed mindset

I can learn anything that I want to.

1. Growth mindset
2. Fixed mindset

I just can’t learn some things and that’s it.

1. Growth mindset
2. Fixed mindset

I am jealous of people who succeed.

1. Growth mindset
2. Fixed mindset

I am inspired by people who succeed.

1. Growth mindset
2. Fixed mindset

Being naturally good at something makes all the difference.

1. Growth mindset
2. Fixed mindset

I don’t want to do something if it is too hard.

1. Growth mindset
2. Fixed mindset

My effort and attitude make all the difference.

1. Growth mindset
2. Fixed mindset

I like to challenge myself.

1. Growth mindset
2. Fixed mindset