Lesson #1: Growth Mindset

How to Excel in High School

Length: 30 mins

❏ Understand the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset
❏ Learn the four steps to have a growth mindset
❏ Explore the connection between having a growth mindset and graduating from High School

What are three things that come to mind when you hear the word “growth?”

What do you think “growth mindset” means?

What are three things that you think about when you hear the word “fixed?”

What do you think “fixed mindset” means?

Watch this video: “Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset”

After watching the video, discuss these questions:

  • Can you think of an example from your own life when you had a growth mindset? What did it feel like?
  • Next time you face a challenge, what are three clues you can look for to know if you have a growth or fixed mindset?

Watch this video: “4 Steps to Developing a Growth Mindset”

After watching the video, discuss these questions:

  • What are the four steps to developing a growth mindset?
  • How will you remember the four steps to developing a growth mindset?
  • What are your top three takeaways from today’s lesson? 
  • How do you think having a growth mindset will help you graduate from high school? 

What’s Next?

New concepts covered and activities completed:
TODAY: Lesson #1: Growth Mindset

  • Growth mindset vs fixed mindset
  • Connection between having a growth mindset and graduating from high school


NEXT WEEK: Lesson #2: Reverse Planning and Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals