Growth Mindset

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance


Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success.

Good Reviser vs. Poor Reviser


Task: Work in pairs or groups to identify what habits make a 'good' reviser and what habits make a 'poor' reviser.

What type of reviser are you?

What can you do this year to develop your growth mindset?

Watch the video below.

Task:

Discuss with those on your table and set yourself a target for this term.