Question

multiple choice questions

1. what is the central idea of lucía’s story?

a. students in guatemala face extreme poverty.
b. growth mindset helps students overcome academic challenges.
c. teachers should focus only on test scores.
d. natural talent is more important than effort.

1. what does the phrase “error journals” most likely mean in the context of the article?

a. books where students list perfect work
b. diaries where students record their mistakes and lessons learned
c. notebooks for teachers to grade errors
d. reports on errors made by lab equipment

1. why does the author include lucía’s quote: “i haven’t mastered this—yet”?

a. to show that lucía was frustrated with school
b. to highlight the importance of grammar
c. to illustrate how language can shape mindset
d. to suggest that lucía preferred science over reading

Explanation:

1. A growth - mindset is often a central theme in educational stories about students' success. Option B aligns with this common educational concept. Options A, C, and D are not typical central ideas in such stories.
2. Error journals are commonly used by students to record mistakes and what they've learned from them, which is Option B. Options A, C, and D do not match the common educational use of the term.
3. The quote "I haven't mastered this—yet" shows a growth - mindset approach where language reflects a positive attitude towards learning. It illustrates how language can shape mindset, which is Option C. Options A, B, and D are not related to the purpose of including this quote.

Answer:

1. B. Growth mindset helps students overcome academic challenges.
2. B. Diaries where students record their mistakes and lessons learned
3. C. To illustrate how language can shape mindset