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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is a "growth mindset?"   It is most important to me that a school is rigorous and prepares students well for the challenges of college.  [/quote]

Not a FHS parent, but a “growth mindset” is a term coined by a psychologist (Dweck, I think) to describe a mindset that aims to improve overall performance by reinforcing the idea that one’s performance can be improved through effort and practice, rather than being the result of an immutable, fixed trait.  It is closely associated with those who believe in neuroplasticity throughout adolescence, as opposed to those who believe intelligence and IQ are fixed in early childhood.  Lots of private schools use principles of growth mindset to recast a challenge (e.g., a bad grade) as an opportunity to improve and grow, rather than a referendum on the kid’s intelligence.  It’s proponents claim that this mindset engenders long-term learners who will accept risks, rather than striving for immediate positive feedback.  [/quote]

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