Growth

Mindset and
Goal Setting
Fixed Mindset Vs. Growth Mindset
⚫ A fixed mindset is when someone is convinced that whatever
level they are on is just how they are. They do not believe that they
can change or get better.
⚫ Having a growth mindset means that you believe that your mind
can be developed… that you believe that your brain is a MUSCLE
that can grow.
⚫ But even with all this being said…having a growth mindset
takes some practice. And it starts with the words and phrases
that we use.
 Is this a growth mindset or fixed
mindset phrase?

“I can always improve.”

GROWTH MINDSET!
 Is this a growth mindset or fixed
mindset phrase?

“I’ll never be that smart.”

Fixed Mindset ☹
 Is this a growth mindset or fixed
mindset phrase?

“I always get A’s, I really don’t need

to study.”

FIXED MINDSET ☹
 Is this a growth mindset or fixed
mindset phrase?

“I will learn how to do this.”

GROWTH MINDSET ☺
 Is this a growth mindset or fixed
mindset phrase?

“I can’t make this any better.”

Fixed Mindset ☹
 Let’s look at some Famous
“Failures”…
⚫ See if you can guess who these “failures” turned out to
be by the description they give you first.
 What are some challenges
you will face in 4th grade?
⚫ Getting used to a new school routine
⚫ Switching schools
⚫ Writing longer paragraphs
⚫ Social Distancing
⚫ Wearing masks
⚫ Learning new things
⚫ New teacher, new rules
⚫ New classroom
⚫ New classmates
 What are some challenges
you will face in 5th grade?
⚫ Getting used to a new school routine
⚫ No sports
⚫ Specials will look different
⚫ Field day, trips
⚫ Getting used to a new teacher
⚫ Wearing a mask
⚫ Switching rooms
⚫ Social Distancing
⚫ New classmates
⚫ Learning new math skills, writing skills