The passage says that failing means you are not smart enough.
FALSE
TRUE
Josh is a great ______________of someone with a growth mindset.
EXAMPLE
The story of Josh Waitzkin is used to explain what a fixed mindset is.
TRUE
FALSE
The passage encourages us to keep working hard and not to give up when we __________
FAIL
After losing, he realized that it’s not about being clever, it’s about ________________
WORKING HARD
Eduardo Briceño believes that only people with special talents can become successful.
TRUE
FALSE
Josh worked very hard and____________- the next national championship.
WON
At the age of 21, Josh started learning Tai Chi.
TRUE
FALSE
Josh Waitzkin learned to play chess in __________.
Washington Square Park
Josh quickly gave up Tai Chi because it was too difficult.
FALSE
TRUE
He believes that success depends on how people __________.
THINK
Josh thinks trying new things is important.
FALSE
TRUE
Josh won his first national chess championship easily.
TRUE
FALSE
The message of the passage is that everyone can improve if they keep learning and working hard.
FALSE
TRUE
People with a growth mindset believe they can improve through hard work.
TRUE
FALSE
Josh first learned chess by playing with people in a park.
TRUE
FALSE
Josh won every competition he entered without failing.
TRUE
FALSE
Josh______________his first national championship.
LOST
People with a __________ mindset think they can improve by working hard.
GROWTH
Josh gave up after he lost the championship.
FALSE
TRUE
At the age of 21, Josh started learning _____________
TAI CHI
People with a growth mindset believe that hard work helps you get better.
FALSE
TRUE
Eduardo Briceño is an expert in __________.
EDUCATION
The passage says that talent is more important than effort.
FALSE
TRUE
Josh Waitzkin learned to play chess when he was six years old.
FALSE
TRUE
Losing his first national championship helped Josh understand the value of hard work.
FALSE
TRUE
People with a growth mindset don’t believe they are______________or better than others.
SPECIAL
Josh won a world championship in Tai Chi.
TRUE
FALSE
Eduardo Briceño is a sports coach.
FALSE
TRUE
Josh believes that failing sometimes is helpful.
TRUE
FALSE