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Mindset Matters Lesson Plan

Students will learn what a growth mindset is, understand why embracing challenges and effort matters, and apply growth mindset strategies to their own learning through interactive activities and personal reflection.

Teaching growth mindset helps students embrace challenges, build resilience, and understand that effort leads to mastery, fostering lifelong learning habits and positive academic attitudes.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Growth Mindset

5 minutes

Step 2

Scenario Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion

5 minutes

Step 4

Reflection

5 minutes

Step 5

Closing and Goal Setting

5 minutes

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Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset

What Is Mindset?

Fixed Mindset

Growth Mindset

Why Growth Mindset Matters

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Mindset Matters

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