Ability is Expandable

Recommended Practice: Teach students that the brain grows when they practice and learn new material.

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Ability Is Expandable
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Ability Is Expandable

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Learn about the importance of helping students realize that improving and expanding their academic abilities leads to success in math, science, as well as other subjects. This overview presents a...

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The Growth Mindset (Part 2)
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The Growth Mindset (Part 2)

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Dr. Carol Dweck describes how teachers can help girls develop a “growth” mindset. Related Files: The Growth Mindset (Part 1) (Video)

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Expert Interview

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The Growth Mindset (Part 1)
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The Growth Mindset (Part 1)

Girls in Math & Science > Ability is Expandable > Learn What Works

Dr. Carol Dweck describes the “growth” versus “fixed” mindset and implications for girls learning math and science. Related Files: The Growth Mindset (Part 2) (Video)

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Expert Interview

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Instilling Confidence
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Instilling Confidence

Girls in Math & Science > Ability is Expandable > See How It Works

A high school associate principal discusses strategies to encourage girls in science classrooms. This interview highlights the need to provide students with opportunities to demonstrate their...

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School Example

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Helping Students Learn From Mistakes
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Helping Students Learn From Mistakes

Girls in Math & Science > Ability is Expandable > See How It Works

An elementary school math teacher describes a schoolwide effort to teach students that they can expand their abilities through hard work and effort. The schoolwide approach entails professional...

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School Example

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Classroom Reading: You Can Grow Your Intelligence
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Classroom Reading: You Can Grow Your Intelligence

Girls in Math & Science > Ability is Expandable > See How It Works

This classroom reading used at Green Valley Elementary School summarizes the research evidence supporting the claim that the brain can develop and change throughout life. Related Files: Green...

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Sample Material

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Two Mindsets
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Two Mindsets

Girls in Math & Science > Ability is Expandable > See How It Works

Nigel Holmes designed this diagram, based on the research of Carol Dweck, to describe how students with growth and fixed mindsets may respond to challenges, successes, failure, and criticism in...

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Teaching About Brain Plasticity
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Teaching About Brain Plasticity

Girls in Math & Science > Ability is Expandable > Overview & Tools

Use the suggested classroom activities in this tool to teach students about the brain’s ability to grow in response to enrichment and practice activities. Related Files: You Can Grow Your...

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Tool

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Learning Together About Academic Abilities (Part 2)
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Learning Together About Academic Abilities (Part 2)

Girls in Math & Science > Ability is Expandable > Overview & Tools

Convene a follow-up in-service session about how to teach students that abilities are expandable using these suggested activities. Related Media and Files: Learning Together About Academic...

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Tool

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Teacher Self-Reflection: Teach Ability Is Expandable
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Teacher Self-Reflection: Teach Ability Is Expandable

Girls in Math & Science > Ability is Expandable > Overview & Tools

Use this self-reflection worksheet to guide teachers’ understanding of messages and instructional strategies that may affect students’ beliefs about their abilities in math and science.

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Learning Together About Academic Abilities (Part 1)
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Learning Together About Academic Abilities (Part 1)

Girls in Math & Science > Ability is Expandable > Overview & Tools

Convene a school in-service session about how teachers can help students develop accurate and positive perceptions of math and science abilities using these suggested activities. Related Media and...

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Tool

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