DONT STEAL MY POINTS I WILL REPORT! 4. An inference is a conclusion or idea you make not stated in the text based on what you know and evidence from the text. What would be an inference you could make based on section #1? * 2 points
Having a fixed mindset can lead to better outcomes when learning something new.
Your mindset doesn't matter when learning something new.
Having a growth mindset can lead to better outcomes when learning something new.
Both mindsets are helpful to learn new things.
Your Mindset Matters by Meg Thacher -- Section #2
5. Which context clues help you understand the term "neuron"? *
2 points
scientists, 86 billion, destroyed
thinking, feeling, moving
cells, send electrical & chemical signals, connected by axons
study, new connections, unused connections
6. INFERENCES are conclusions not stated in the article made based on what you know and evidence from the text. Based on the evidence in section #2, what INFERENCE can you make about a person who has strong connections between their neurons versus someone who has weak connections? Be sure to use RACE to restate and answer the question, cite textual evidence, and explain your thinking. Responses should be 3-5 complete sentences with proper capitalization & punctuation. *
5 points
Your Mindset Matters by Meg Thacher -- Paragraph #3
7. How does the author strengthen her claim in section #3 when mentioning Dr. Carol Dweck? *
2 points
Expert Opinion
Anecdote
Data & Statistics
Example
Your Mindset Matters by Meg Thacher -- Section #4
8. Which statement BEST shows how the author uses babies as an effective example of growth mindset? *
2 points
Babies look when they learn.
Babies make mistakes and keep trying.
Babies learn to walk.
Your Mindset Matters by Meg Thacher -- Chart from Section #4
9. Based on the evidence in the chart, why does the article focus on ways to develop a growth mindset? *
2 points
because more students get along in class with a growth mindset.
because more students have a fixed mindset than a growth mindset.
because a growth mindset can lead to students who are happier overall.
because a growth mindset can lead to better grades and a stronger brain.
10. Based on the information in the chart and the article, which statement would someone with a FIXED mindset MOST agree with? *
2 points
Grades are not important, because they do not show how smart you are.
It you do not understand a problem, it is best to pretend that you do.
Working hard to understand a problem will lead to better grades.
Problems can become easy if you think about new ways to solve them.
Your Mindset Matters by Meg Thacher -- Section #5
11. One CENTRAL idea of the article is that people who mostly use a growth mindset see the world differently than people who mostly use a fixed mindset. What is another CENTRAL idea of the article? *
2 points
Using a growth mindset can help you get smarter and improve your skills.
A single neuron in your brain can be connected to 10,000 other neurons.
Dweck's team talked about the dangers of calling people .
Babies are the best example of people who have the growth mindset.