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Mindset Matters

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Lesson Plan

Mindset Matters

Understand growth vs. fixed mindset

This lesson introduces students to the difference between a fixed and growth mindset. Through interactive activities, students will identify their own mindset and learn strategies to shift towards a growth mindset. Understanding these concepts is crucial for personal development and academic success, as it empowers students to embrace challenges and persist in the face of setbacks.

Audience

Grade 9 Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understand growth vs. fixed mindset

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Mindset Discussion Questions, Mindset Worksheet, and Mindset Quiz

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what a mindset is.
  • Ask students to share their thoughts on what they believe a 'mindset' means.
  • Introduce the concepts of 'fixed mindset' and 'growth mindset' with simple definitions.

Step 2

Activity: Identifying Mindsets

15 mins

  • Distribute post-it notes and pens to each student.
  • Ask students to write down a personal challenge they faced recently.
  • Instruct them to reflect on how they approached the challenge: Did they avoid it or embrace it?
  • Collect the post-it notes and read a few examples aloud, discussing whether they reflect a fixed or growth mindset.

Step 3

Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the Mindset Discussion Questions attachment to facilitate a class discussion.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences related to the mindsets.
  • Guide the discussion towards understanding how a growth mindset can be beneficial.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Hand out the Mindset Worksheet.
  • Instruct students to complete the worksheet individually, identifying their own mindset tendencies.
  • Discuss the answers as a class, highlighting strategies to shift towards a growth mindset.

Step 5

Closure and Quiz

10 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Distribute the Mindset Quiz to assess understanding.
  • Collect the quizzes and provide feedback in the next class.
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Discussion

Mindset Discussion Questions

A set of questions to facilitate a discussion on fixed and growth mindsets.

What is a fixed mindset?

Discuss how a fixed mindset believes abilities are static and unchangeable.







What is a growth mindset?

Explore how a growth mindset embraces challenges and sees effort as a path to mastery.







Can you think of a time when you had a fixed mindset?

Encourage students to share personal experiences and reflect on their mindset.







How can shifting to a growth mindset benefit you?

Discuss the advantages of a growth mindset in personal and academic life.







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Worksheet

Mindset Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify their own mindset tendencies and reflect on them.

Describe a situation where you faced a challenge. How did you react?








Do you believe intelligence is something you can develop? Why or why not?








List three strategies you can use to develop a growth mindset.








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Quiz

Mindset Quiz

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