Ready, Set, "Grow"!

A student’s mindset tells you how failure and success in a learning environment are dealt with and reflects the image they have of their own learning potential. It describes a student's understanding of what it means to learn, and is therefore a great influence on their motivation and the habits they will develop for further learning. The two main types of student mindset are growth and fixed.

Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset

Students with a fixed mindset believe that people’s intelligence and abilities are constant. When facing difficulties, fixed mindset students typically interpret the struggle as a sign of their limited capabilities. They believe that talent alone leads to success, and effort is not required.

Students with a growth mindset believe their learning and intelligence can grow with time and experience. Growth mindset students view failure as a learning opportunity and a stepping-stone to a next attempt. When students believe they can get smarter, they realize that their effort has an effect on their success, so they put in extra time, leading to higher achievement.

Why Does a Growth Mindset Matter?

It is simple: Students with a growth mindset believe they are capable of learning nearly anything if they work hard and accept failures and challenges as opportunities to grow. This is also the reason Growth Mindset will be incorporated into our classroom.