“In addition, they held hard work in high regard, believing that the more you labored at something the better you would become at it. They understood that even geniuses have to work hard for their great accomplishments. Confronted by a setback such as disappointing test grade, students with a growth mind-set said they would study harder or try a different strategy for mastering the material.
"The students who held a fixed mind-set, however, were concerned about looking smart with little regard for learning. They had negative views of effort, believing that having to work hard at something was a sign of low ability. They thought that a person with talent or intelligence did not need to work hard to do well” (Carol S. Dweck, Scientific American Mind - November 28, 2007).
This passage is significant because it explains the difference between a growth mind-set and a fixed mind-set. It shows us that a growth mind-set is better for students because they are more interested in learning from their mistakes then getting a good grade. It encompasses the whole idea of learning vs. looking smart.
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