Name: Date: Set 1
Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
Directions: Draw a line from each fixed-mindset statement to the growth-mindset statement that changes it into
a more helpful thought.
Fixed Mindset Growth Mindset
1. I can’t do this. Failure is an opportunity to grow.
2. This is too hard. I can try new things.
3. Failure is the limit of your abilities. I can learn to do anything I want.
4. I don’t like challenges. Challenges help me grow.
5. I stick to what I know. I can try a different strategy.
6. I’m either good at it or I’m not. What can others teach me?
7. It’s good enough. What else can I try?
8. Other people are so much better than me. This may take time and effort.
9. It didn’t work. Can I make this better?
Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
Directions: Draw a line from each fixed-mindset statement to the growth-mindset statement that changes it into
a more helpful thought.
Fixed Mindset Growth Mindset
1. I can’t do this. Failure is an opportunity to grow.
2. This is too hard. I can try new things.
3. Failure is the limit of your abilities. I can learn to do anything I want.
4. I don’t like challenges. Challenges help me grow.
5. I stick to what I know. I can try a different strategy.
6. I’m either good at it or I’m not. What can others teach me?
7. It’s good enough. What else can I try?
8. Other people are so much better than me. This may take time and effort.
9. It didn’t work. Can I make this better?
