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Mindset MondayCross Timbers Middle School – Math Department

Phase 5 Intervention Process

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V4gJq91mf0MIWdClwAGFsZj6xyAlOe05CWVm8Ln41kc/edit

What is Mindset?

Discovered by Carol Dweck – psychologist at Stanford University

Research on achievement and success

Mindset – a simple idea that makes all the difference

Two kinds of mindsets: Fixed Mindset Growth Mindset

Fixed mindset vs. Growth mindsetBeliefs

*Believe basic qualities *Abilities can be developed

- intelligence or talent - through hard work and

(fixed traits) dedication

- document intelligence -Develop intelligence

- talent alone creates - Creates a love of learning

success without effort - fosters resilience essential

for great accomplishment

Research shows…

GROWTH MINDSET…

Learners reach HIGHER levels of

SUCCESS

Video shown yesterday for Mindset Monday to our students

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElVUqv0v1EE

GROWTH MINDSET …

Creates MOTIVATION

Increases PRODUCTIVITY Business World Education Sports

Increases ACHIEVEMENT

What can you as a parent do?

Fixed mindset message says: “You have permanent traits and I’m judging

them….”

******Growth mindset message says:

“You are a developing person and I am interested in your

development.”

Instilling growth mindset

Praise them for EFFORT Say: “I like the way you approached that

problem.”OR

Say: “Good job to hang in there and find a different strategy that did work.”

OR Say: “Sorry, that seemed to be too easy

for you, let’s do something more challenging.”

Statements like this teach kids

that effort is something we ALL can benefit from

to reach our full potential, AND that they need to be working purposefully in

order to grow!

Want to learn more?

Visit the Mindset website:

http://mindsetonline.com/

Read Dr. Carol Dweck’s book Mindset

http://www.mindsetworks.com/