Assignment 7:

Mindset is a simple idea discovered by world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck in decades of research on achievement and success—a simple idea that makes all the difference.

Step 1:

Watch the videos to learn about growth and fixed mindset.

Step 2:

Take the Mindset Test. Record test results in the google doc.

Step 3:

Complete the assignment questions and submit to Slate.

Assignment 8:

Grit is the perseverance and passion to achieve long–term goals. Sometimes you will hear grit referred to as mental toughness. Angela Duckworth, a researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, suggests that grit is a strong predictor of success and ability to reach one's goals.

Step 1:

Take the GRIT Scale Test. Record test results in the google doc.

Step 2:

Watch the videos and read through the slides to learn about real life examples of GRIT to learn about GRIT.

Step 3:

Complete the assignment questions and submit to Slate.

Assignment 9:

Failure occurs everyday, in school, jobs, housework, etc. It is unavoidable. It can be irritating and cause pessimism.

Instead of flinging your hands in the air and walking away, take a second to connect with the people who have been there and survived.

"Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently. "

— Henry Ford

Step 1:

Watch the video about famous failures.

Step 2:

Use the document to the right to research your famous failure. You will be required to write an essay, make a multimedia presentation and to do a brief oral presentation about your chosen person to the class.

Step 3:

Submit document and multimedia presentation links to Slate.