What is growth mindset?

Growth mindset is the idea that, with effort, it’s possible to increase intelligence levels, talents, and abilities.

In comparison, fixed mindset is the belief that intelligence and talents are static, leading them to believe that their potential for success is based on whether they currently possess the required abilities. These people are often tempted to give up when things get hard—they may run from challenges, see mistakes as failures, or approach success differently to their classmates with a growth mindset.

In contrast, people with a growth mindset believe that they can learn to complete tasks, solve complex problems, or grow their intelligence, rather than assuming they “can” or “cannot” do something based on their current abilities.

Having a growth mindset is essential to lifelong success, and it is something that people can develop with practice.

Does growth mindset really help kids succeed?

Developing the right mindset early on is crucial for a successful, happy life. When they know their brains are capable of growing, they are more confident, resilient, and are not afraid to fail!

Research shows that growth mindset kids:

perform better than students with a fixed mindset, significantly outscoring them in the areas of numeracy and literacy
seek out challenging academic tasks to enhance learning