1.3.1 Types of Mindset

• What are the two types of mindsets proposed by Dweck's Mindset Theory?

  Fixed and Growth Mindset
• A Growth Mindset believes intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort and learning
• A Fixed Mindset assumes intelligence and abilities are innate and unchangeable.
• Match the mindset with its corresponding belief about intelligence:

  Fixed Mindset ↔️ Innate and unchangeable

  Growth Mindset ↔️ Can be developed
• How does someone with a Growth Mindset respond to challenges?

  Embraces challenges
• A Growth Mindset views failure as an opportunity to learn
• Failure is seen as a reflection of ability in a Growth Mindset.

  False
• What might a student with a Fixed Mindset believe about their math ability if they struggle?

  They are not good at math
• Order the following steps someone with a Growth Mindset might take when faced with a difficult task:

  1️⃣ Identify the challenge

  2️⃣ Seek feedback

  3️⃣ Adjust their approach

  4️⃣ Persist through effort
• What does a growth mindset believe about intelligence and abilities?

  Can be developed through effort
• Dweck's Mindset Theory proposes two mindsets: Fixed Mindset and Growth Mindset.
• What does a fixed mindset assume about intelligence and abilities?

  Are innate and unchangeable
• A growth mindset believes failure is an opportunity to learn.
• Match the mindset with its belief about intelligence:

  Fixed Mindset ↔️ Innate and unchangeable

  Growth Mindset ↔️ Can be developed
• Individuals with a fixed mindset tend to avoid challenges.
• What is the growth mindset's response to challenges?

  Embraces challenges
• A fixed mindset views failure as a reflection of ability, not an opportunity to learn.
• What is the growth mindset's view of failure?

  Opportunity to learn
• Arrange the following characteristics of a fixed mindset in order of their relevance to failure:

  1️⃣ Belief in innate intelligence

  2️⃣ Avoidance of challenges

  3️⃣ Fear of failure

  4️⃣ View of failure as reflection of ability
• What might a student with a fixed mindset believe about their mathematical abilities if they struggle with a problem?

  Not good at maths
• Dweck's Mindset Theory posits that individuals hold either a Fixed Mindset or a Growth Mindset regarding their abilities.
• What do individuals with a fixed mindset prefer when choosing tasks?

  Easy tasks
• Individuals with a growth mindset believe abilities can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence.
• People with a fixed mindset believe effort is a sign of low capability.
• What do individuals with a growth mindset value most in their learning process?

  Effort and dedication
• What do individuals with a growth mindset believe about their abilities and intelligence?

  Developable through effort
• Individuals with a growth mindset see challenges as opportunities for learning
• Effort is valued as key to growth in a growth mindset.
• How do individuals with a growth mindset view feedback?

  As guidance
• Success of others is celebrated in a growth mindset but viewed as a threat in a fixed mindset.
• A fixed mindset includes the belief that abilities are innate and unchangeable.
• What do individuals with a growth mindset view failure as?

  Opportunity to learn
• Individuals with a fixed mindset embrace challenges to improve their abilities.

  False
• Individuals with a growth mindset believe their abilities can be developed through effort and learning
• What is a key characteristic of a fixed mindset regarding effort?

  Sign of low ability
• Success of others is perceived as a threat by individuals with a fixed mindset.
• Match the characteristics with the correct mindset.

  Belief about Abilities ↔️ Developable through effort (Growth) ||| Innate (Fixed)

  View of Failure ↔️ Opportunity to learn (Growth) ||| Reflection of ability (Fixed)

  Approach to Challenges ↔️ Embraces (Growth) ||| Avoids (Fixed)
• Individuals with a growth mindset welcome feedback as guidance
• Dweck's Mindset Theory has a significant impact on both learning and achievements.
• What is a common behavior of individuals with a fixed mindset when faced with challenges?

  Avoidance