SKIM AND SCAN CRITIQUE OF

GROWTH MINDSET HANDOUT

Directions:
Part one: Preview the following questions before reading and allow them to aid you in your
understanding of a critique of growth mindset theory: “Why Growth Mindset is Not What You
Think it Is.”
Part two: Once you have completed the questions, reflect on which interpretation of growth
mindset you most identify with according to your past experiences. Be sure to include specific
examples to why you chose your answer.

Part one:

1) According to the blog post, what is the biggest problem related to growth mindset?

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2) ________________________ is what growth mindset is primarily focused on.

3) Growth mindset is focused on working ________________________, not

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4) Carol Dweck, the academic attributed to the concept of growth mindset, it is more important that students

change their ________________________.

5) According to the blog post, growth mindset is best used for what skill? __________________________

6) What are two strategies that someone can use to improve their growth mindset?

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Part two:

Reflect on your own experiences and write what interpretation of growth mindset you most identify with. Justify

your answer. Write 3-5 sentences.

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