<section><h2>FIXED, MIXED, OR GROWTH? What is YOUR Math Mindset?</h2><p><p dir="ltr">Too often, students believe that they can not succeed in math if it does not come naturally. Yet research shows that having a positive attitude towards math drives math success. </p><p dir="ltr">Mindset Works is an organization dedicated to motivating students to develop a growth mindset - the belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through dedication and work. </p><p dir="ltr">How would you describe your own math mindset? Do you believe that math comes naturally to some people? Do you subscribe to the mantra that hard work and effort lead to success? Maybe you fall somewhere in between.</p></p></section><section><h2>You have a GROWTH Mindset</h2><p><p>You believe that you can increase your intelligence. You care about learning and you are willing to work hard in the face of a challenge and you don’t mind making mistakes while you do it. </p><h4>WITH <i>MATH 180 </i>EVERY MIND CAN GROW!</h4><p>Congratulations on having a GROWTH mindset! Did you know that our brains have a level of plasticity that allows us to develop new skills with effort and practice. <i>MATH 180</i>, in collaboration with Mindset Works, teaches students that hard work and determination are crucial factors in raising academic achievement for learners of all ages!</p><p><span class="accent-link"><a href="http://learn.hmhco.com/mindsetscan" class="accent-link link" target="_blank">Click this link to download our Student Mindset PDF. </a></span><br></p></p></section><section><h3>You have a MIXED Mindset</h3><p><p>You are unsure about whether you can change your intelligence. You care about your performance and you also want to learn math but you don’t really want to have to work too hard for it. </p><h4>WITH <i>MATH 180</i> EVERY MIND CAN GROW!</h4><p>If you did not get a GROWTH Mindset, there is good news -- research shows that you can build more intelligence by fostering a growth mindset! Our brains have a level of plasticity that allows us to develop new skills with effort and practice. <i>MATH 180</i>, in collaboration with Mindset Works, teaches students that hard work and determination are crucial factors in raising academic achievement for learners of all ages!<br></p><p><span class="accent-link"><a href="http://learn.hmhco.com/mindsetscan" class="accent-link link" target="_blank">Click this link to download our Student Mindset PDF. </a></span><br></p></p></section><section><h3>You have a FIXED Mindset</h3><p><p>You firmly believe that you math ability is fixed and doesn’t change much. If you can’t perform perfectly, you would rather not do something. You don’t really like to put in a lot of work and you think learning should be easy.</p><h4>WITH <i>MATH 180</i> EVERY MIND CAN GROW!</h4><p>If you did not get a GROWTH Mindset, there is good news -- research shows that you can build more intelligence by fostering a growth mindset! Our brains have a level of plasticity that allows us to develop new skills with effort and practice. <i>MATH 180</i>, in collaboration with Mindset Works, teaches students that hard work and determination are crucial factors in raising academic achievement for learners of all ages!<br></p><p><b><span class="accent-link"></span><span class="accent-link"><span class="accent-link"></span><a class="accent-link link" href="http://learn.hmhco.com/mindsetscan" target="_blank"><span class="accent-link">Click this <span style="color: inherit; font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent; letter-spacing: 0px;">link to download our Student Mindset PDF</span></span><span class="accent-link"><span style="color: inherit; font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent; letter-spacing: 0px;">.</span></span></a><span class="accent-link"><span style="color: inherit; font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent; letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span></span></span><span class="accent-link"><span style="color: inherit; font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent; letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="color: inherit; font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent; letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="color: inherit; font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent; letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="color: inherit; font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent; letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span><span style="color: inherit; font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent; letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></b><br></p></p></section><section><h2>My math intelligence level is good, but I think there’s still some room upstairs to learn new things.</h2><p><h4>Read the above statement and decide how closely you agree or disagree.</h4></p></section><section><h3>I like work that causes me to think so hard my brain hurts -- in a good way.</h3><p><h4>Read the above statement and decide how closely you agree or disagree. </h4></p></section><section><h3>Everything I do must be perfect - no red pen on my papers!</h3><p><h4>Read the above statement and decide how closely you agree or disagree.<br></h4></p></section><section><h3>Mathematical intelligence is about making mistakes along the way and learning from them.</h3><p><h4>Read the above statement and decide how closely you agree or disagree. </h4></p></section><section><h3>When faced with a challenging math problem, I want to put on my gloves and knock it out of the ring.</h3><p><h4>Read the above statement and decide how closely you agree or disagree. </h4></p></section><section><h3>I prefer work that I can coast through successfully, without breaking a sweat.</h3><p><h4>Read the above statement and decide how closely you agree or disagree. </h4></p></section><section><h3>My basic ability to do math was determined at birth. Every now and again I can learn something new, but mostly, it is what it is.</h3><p><h4>Read the above statement and decide how closely you agree or disagree. </h4></p></section><section><h3>Hard work makes me want to bang my head on my desk...repeatedly.</h3><p><h4>Read the above statement and decide how closely you agree or disagree. </h4></p></section>