Tenth graders build self-awareness by examining their mindset — a fixed mindset says abilities are set, while a growth mindset says they grow with effort. The word “yet” and learning from failure are the keys. They explore the ideas, then reframe a fixed-mindset thought.
Students will be able to…
Can you actually get better at something you think you’re “bad at”?
Project this and tap each. Have students explore fixed vs growth mindset.
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Is there something you believe you’re just “not good at”?
Students learn.
Students practice.
Students apply.
Students close.
Aligned to the CASEL Framework for Social and Emotional Learning across its five core competencies.
Develop a growth mindset and self-efficacy.
Recognize the link between effort and growth.
Persevere through challenges.
Treat setbacks as learning.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students reframe a fixed-mindset thought using “yet.” A printable reframe sheet is in the SEL library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.