QUESTIONS
Question 1
Match the following terms to their corresponding definitions;
First or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or _________________ opposition.
Persistence is doing something despite difficulty or delay achieving __________________ success.
Question 2
How do the kids in the first video talk about/define perseverance? Check all that apply
- Keeping your goals even though it’s really hard.
- Give your 100% on something.
- You do something you don’t want to do.
- Strive for something you believe in.
- You never give up.
Question 3
Who do children in the video talk about as examples of perseverance?
- Themselves
- Their parents
- Their friends
- Their teachers
Question 4
In the second video, who came to support the runner in this race?
- His father
- His coach
- His brother
- Another athlete
Question 5
According to Duckworth what we need in education is a much better understanding of students and learning from what perspective?
Word bank: Motivational, mental health, physiological, academic, social
Question 6
What did Duckworth’s research find was one significant predictor of success?
- Good looks
- Physical health
- Social intelligence
- IQ
- Grit
Question 7
_________________ is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals.
Question 8
Grittier kids, regardless of family income and SAT scores, are more likely to graduate.
- True
- False
Question 9
________________________ is the belief that the ability to learn is not fixed.
Word bank: Asset-based mindset, grit, growth mindset, persistence, optimism.
Question 10
How can persistence be fostered in the classroom?
- Having students on their own experiences of persistence.
- Using visual tools
- Telling stories of persistence.
- Dividing students into groups of persistent and non-persistent kids
- Directly teaching habits of mind
ANSWERS
Question 1
Match the following terms to their corresponding definitions;
First or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or _________________ opposition.
Persistence is doing something despite difficulty or delay achieving __________________ success.
Correct Answer: Persistence, perseverance
Question 2
How do the kids in the first video talk about/define perseverance? Check all that apply
- Keeping your goals even though it’s really hard.
- Give your 100% on something.
- You do something you don’t want to do.
- Strive for something you believe in.
- You never give up.
Correct Answers:
- Keeping your goals even though it’s really hard.
- Give your 100% on something.
- Strive for something you believe in.
- You never give up.
Question 3 …
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