“They understood that even geniuses have to work hard for their accomplishments. Confronted by a setback such as a disappointing test grade, students with a growth mind-set said they would study harder or try a different strategy for mastering the material” (Carol S. Dweck, Scientific American Mind - November 28, 2007).
I landmarked this passage because it displays how these kids with a growth mindset weren’t so prideful that they couldn’t embrace failure. When those with a growth mindset didn’t receive the grade that they had expected, they had the immediate response of putting in more effort the next time around.
I also liked how it mentions trying a different strategy, because the way you go about studying is different for every person and these students understood that not every strategy will always work for them.
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