Carol Dweck on the power of "Yet"4 insights · See all
- Saying "I'm not a math person" harms learning because it converts a skill into an identity (a fixed mindset), which reduces motivation to practice and blocks improvement.
Saying "I'm not a math person" harms learning because it converts a skill into an identity (a fixed mindset), which reduces motivation to practice and blocks improvement.
- Math ability improves because it's a skill with a learning curve—consistent practice and persistence move learners along that curve rather than revealing a fixed talent.
Math ability improves because it's a skill with a learning curve—consistent practice and persistence move learners along that curve rather than revealing a fixed talent.
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