Question

1. sarah receives a low grade on her math test. she thinks, \im just not good at math and never will be.\ this represents:

a neutral mindset about learning
a realistic assessment of abilities
a fixed mindset that limits potential
a growth mindset with potential for improvement

Explanation:

• A neutral mindset would be impartial, but Sarah’s thought is negative and limiting, so not neutral.
• A realistic assessment would be objective, but Sarah is generalizing her ability as fixed (not considering improvement), so not realistic.
• A fixed mindset believes abilities are innate and unchangeable. Sarah thinks she’ll never be good at math, limiting her potential for growth.
• A growth mindset believes in improving through effort, which is the opposite of Sarah’s thought.

Answer:

C. A fixed mindset that limits potential