Growth Mindset

About Growth Mindset

Learn what a growth mindset is and why it's important.

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Number of Lessons 3
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Time to Complete 12 min

What is a growth mindset?

Learn what a fixed and growth mindset are, how we measure mindsets, and the consequences of the two mindsets.

The evidence: how a growth mindset leads to higher achievement

See evidence that growth mindset is related to brain activity, higher grades, and higher standardized test scores.

Mindsets can change

When students develop a growth mindset, they do better in school. Learn about the rigorous research showing the power of changing students' mindsets.

Grow your brain.

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