Growth Mindset

Support students in believing that they can develop their talents and abilities through hard work, good strategies, and help from others.

The Research Is In
The Science Behind Student Stress
A new study shows how a growth mindset helps students cope with academic setbacks.
Student Engagement
Encouraging Persistence in Math
Weekly open-ended math tasks can pique students’ interest, leading them to take risks and develop a growth mindset.
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Metacognitive Reflection at Report Card Time
Report card assemblies promote growth mindset and help students see the link between their actions and their grades.
Student Wellness
Optimism Is a Learnable Skill
Understanding the differences between pessimism and optimism can help students improve the way they respond to challenges.
Growth Mindset
Guiding Students to a Healthy Math Identity
Young mathematicians need to see that the keys to success are passion and dedication, not speed and always being right.
Teaching Strategies
Building Students’ Noncognitive Skills
Simple ways to encourage your students to develop academic mindset, metacognition, and social skills with your teaching.
Teaching Strategies
Non-Math Essentials for Learning Math
Focusing on these five qualities of thriving classrooms can help foster confident young mathematicians.
Growth Mindset
The Importance of Academic Courage
Courage exists in math as much as in mountain climbing, and students can develop the courage to tackle academic and life challenges.
The Research Is In
A Troubling Side Effect of Praise
Young students who are praised for being smart are more likely to cheat, a new study finds.
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A Simple Tool for Fostering Growth Mindset
You can have students use an old technology—ballpoint pens—to keep their mistakes and revisions, and their learning, visible.