FIXED OR GROWTH MINDSET?
Which mindset do you think you are a part of when it comes to "intelligence"? According to the reading, what tells you that you are of this mindset?
Can I say that..I am a mixture of both?
But rather towards the Fixed Mindset. However, I believe that people are born with different sets of genes. and its true. Genes express themselves by affecting an individual’s urge to learn, build and develop mental abilities throughout their life. Basically, I believe that people are born with a certain amount of intelligence, but it can be changed/developed as they grow. Because geniuses aren't only born, but can also be made.
Something that might affect a person's adult intelligence could be how they were raised as a kid, how their parents may have pushed them extra hard to learn new things vs. parents who do not encourage their kids to do anything.
I believe because I like doing things that i am good at and avoid the things that I do not like.
Real life example..
I dropped out of Miss An's AP class because I didnt like History, however, my scores weren't that bad, I got an A in the first mester. But i was afraid that if i stayed in that class for longer, I might be too stressed/ overwhelmed and not be able to push myself all the way. I was scared that I might score low in the AP exam. So I just didnt bother trying for another 2 mesters for that class.
I also dropped out of AP Bio, AP English.. for the same reason. I dont like challenges in the fields that I am not good at. However, I like math, although I am not good at math.. but I am willing to accept the challenge.. because I like it, and I want to see how I will do.
How has this mindset helped or hurt you in math?
Well.. having a fixed mindset will hurt me. because I will just stop trying like i did before. But Now its too late to drop. And why drop. perhaps I like Math anyway! Math is exciting!!! I can never run out of problems to solve!!!!!What is your reaction to finding out that the brain is just a big muscle that can be trained?
I can feel myself wanting to change already!!!How do you see this new piece of information affecting your future?
I see myself in the future, with a whole new perspective. I will now open up my mind to challenges, accept criticism(this is hard- I admit), stop being discouraged by obstacles, put in 200% effort!!!! For a better future!!!!
We'll never get anywhere if we never start!!
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You're absolutely right. On polar extremes are the fixed and growth mindset and we're all probably somewhere in between. I suppose our goal is to constantly remember that when we fail, it doesnt mean we're stupid, but that it's something else that we can learn!
ReplyDeleteAnd I completely understand not being good at history. I barely took the AP classes back in high school, but only now am beginning to really appreciate and want to learn more. Keep it up Wendy! (And you're NOT BAD AT MATH! Probably b/c of that growth mindset when it comes to math! =P)
Wow wendy I didnt knew you have a fixed mindset. But w/ your blog i understand perfectly so imma tell you dont worry about the fear. Yeah I know that fear can be hard to overcome so we would try to take the easy way out. I should know I did it a lot the past year alone! And b/c of that fear it cost me a lot so now I try to make the same mistake again. And dont worry about the stress in life I asure you more a worse kind of stress will come but i know you can overcome them cuz me and so many others r here to support you.
ReplyDeleteAnd I do believe you that you are going to change your mindset and you will do good in math trust me your 10x better than me in math jaja XD cmc
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Hmmmm I am a pessimist!! gotta change the way i see things. after that, everything will change itself!
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