Mindset WHAT IS IT?

What do these have in common… Motivation & Inspiration Resilience Self-esteem Aspirations

They are all contribute towards a persons mindset

Having a growth mindset simply means that you know you can train your brain to get smarter.

Growth mindset vs fixed mindset

Growth mindset vs fixed mindset Feels threatened by the success of others Find lessons and inspirations in the success of others Pitying and negative Looks at bigger picture and seeks solutions Ignore useful feedback Learn from criticism See effort as fruitless or worthless See effort as the path to mastery Give up easily Persist in the face of setbacks Avoid challenge Embrace challenge Desire to look smart Desire to learn Ignores situation/ looks for a distraction Take responsibility for learning

3.7 Borderline What is our mindset? 2 3 4 5 FIXED GROWTH In the autumn term you completed a questionnaire about intelligence. The questionnaire results have been used to give us an average mindset score for all students 3.7 Borderline FIXED 2 3 4 5 GROWTH

A growth mindset

Growth mindset... can improve your confidence and self-esteem allow you to enjoy learning and working hard means there is no need to stress about getting it right the first time! makes it OK to make mistakes, in fact, you can learn from your mistakes! rewards you for hard work and effort not just attainment!

What next…? Our aim Where we are now FIXED 2 3 4 5 GROWTH

Over to you... This term you will complete another questionnaire to find out your own individual growth mindset score. Before you do, think about the following questions What do you think your growth mindset score will be? Why? What can you do to improve this? What can we do as a school to help you improve? Complete your growth mindset learning journal for this week