Growth mindset activities August 30-31, 2017 Growth mindset activities We’re going to take a true or false psychology quiz, so on the back of your name plate write the numbers 1-15

Today’s Objectives You will acquire the knowledge necessary to present a growth mindset by engaging in whole class discussion, turn-and-talk, group work, and writing to learn You will create goals for the first benchmark –Nov. 11th-- based on last year’s EOC scores

Digital Agreement Ms. Schelstrate believes there is value in students using personal technology in the classroom for academic purposes. With the allowance of electronic devices such as: cellphones, iPod, iPad, tablets, notepads, and laptops, there are certain considerations and restrictions. Any use of technology that degrades the learning environment, promotes dishonesty or is used for illegal activities will be prohibited. Devices can be disruptive in the classroom in several ways, and their use should not be abused.  Ringtones must be turned off in class, and if on, phones must be in vibrate mode.  Per school policy, phone calls should NOT be made in the classroom under any circumstance.  Electronic devices used for music should ONLY be used during individual work time with the use of headphones or ear buds. Ear buds will NOT be shared. -While students can listen to music, it should be school appropriate and not in video form such as YouTube.  Students will NOT be allowed to use electronic devices during class instruction or testing.  Social media is highly addictive and should NOT be used in class. Social media includes: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vine, Pinterest, Email, Linked In, Tumblr and YouTube.  Cameras on electronic devices will NOT be used unless approved by the instructor as part of a project.  Students that have lost computer privileges or have not turned in a signed classroom use agreement cannot utilize electronic devices.

 Student use of personal electronic devices without teacher permission or other misuse or distraction is at the instructor’s discretion and will result in disciplinary action as follows: o First offense: Warning o Second offense: Device will be taken and held by instructor until the end of the day- at which time can be picked up by the student. o Third offense: Device taken and student picks up device from Assistant Principal; student will not have device privileges for the rest of the semester o Fourth offense: Device taken, and parent picks up device from Assistant Principal. If such a device is being used during a quiz or test, this is considered a violation of the Academic Honesty Policy and will result in a zero earned on that test or quiz and a referral to the Assistant Principal.

1. I want to do better than other students in my class. ­­­­­­ For each item below, decide whether the item was true or false and write your next to the number. Answer each item honestly. There are no right or wrong answers. 1. I want to do better than other students in my class. ­­­­­­ 2. An important reason why I do my class work is because I like to learn new things. 3. I like showing my teachers that I was smarter than the other students in my class. 4. I like class work that I learn from even if I make a lot of mistakes.

5. It's very important to me that I don’t look stupid in school. 6. If I do poorly on an assignment or a test, it is because I didn’t study or try hard enough. 7. I believe that natural ability is more important than effort for doing well in school.

8. I believe that I can do well on any assignment if I try hard enough. 9. If I do well on an assignment or a test, I often think it is because of good luck. 10. An important reason why I do my work in class is because I want to get better at it.   11. If I do poorly on an assignment or a test, I usually think it is the teacher’s fault.

12. I believe that effort is more important than natural ability for doing well in school. 13. I believe that intelligence is something very basic about a person that can’t be changed very much. 14. I believe that no matter how much intelligence a person has, you can always change it quite a bit.   15. I believe that you can learn new things, but you can’t really change how intelligent you are.

Scoring of mindset sheet Circle the odd numbers (1,3,5, etc.) Count the number of “true” responses and record that number Odd true=___ Do the same for “true” responses on even-numbered statements Even true=___

The odd-numbered statements represent a fixed mindset; even-numbered statements represent a growth mindset. More “true” responses on even-numbered items demonstrate a growth mindset More “true” responses on odd-numbered items demonstrate a fixed mindset If the results are close, it’s likely that the mindset is closer to a fixed mindset

What does that mean? Fixed mindset Growth mindset Belief that your intelligence and abilities cannot be changed Fear making mistakes Always trying to prove your self Growth mindset Belief that your abilities and intelligence can change through effort and learning View mistakes as learning opportunities Learning for yourself, not for anyone else

Mindset and success-15 mins. Underneath the numbered activity we just did on your nameplate: Make a list of at least three things you feel you are good at least three things you aren't; for each item, briefly explain why Stand up, pair up, share! Pick two items on your "not good" list and discuss what it would take for you to become better at each

English II staar test breakdown In the toolbox section of your group binder, after the grouping sheet, there is a paper that tells you what will be on your English II STAAR test this year Pay attention as I go through it Everyone else should pay attention to the board and/or paper so that you can familiarize yourself with your EOC test