Fixed vs Growth Mindset

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You're doing a math problem, and it's really hard. You've been trying for 10 minutes, but it doesn't seem like you're getting anywhere. What do you do? Come up with one growth mindset response and one fixed mindset response

Growth mindset: I'll try a different strategy or ask for help, and I'll keep going until I solve it. Fixed Mindset: "I'm not good at math. I give up."

You're at a sports tryout and someone else performs better than you. Come up with an example of a fixed mindset response and a growth mindset response.

Fixed: "I'll never be as good as them. Maybe I should stop trying" Growth: "I'll practice more and get better for next time. Everyone has room to improve"

Your friend gets a higher score on a test than you. You worked really hard, but they seem to be smarter. What do you do? Come up with an example of a growth and fixed mindset response.

Growth: "I'll ask them how they studied and maybe they can help me do better next time" Fixed: "They're just naturally better, I'll never be as good"

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