Click here to access the work for remote learning Our School News Subjects KS2 SATs Parents Pupils Pupil Welfare Community Contact Us Growth Mindset Home Growth Mindset What is a Growth Mindset? A growth mindset is a concept developed by Carol Dweck, a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. It is the belief that a person’s abilities and intelligence can be developed through practice, hard work, dedication and motivation. What is a Fixed Mindset? A fixed mindset is the notion that intelligence and talent alone will lead to success. People with a fixed mindset believe that these things are “fixed” and cannot be developed or improved upon. They believe that you are either born with it or not, and nothing can change that. Why is Having a Growth Mindset Important? Research has shown that children who have a fixed mindset are more likely to: Fear failure Give up on tasks they feel are too difficult Ignore feedback Avoid challenges Feel threatened by the success of others Children who have a growth mindset are more likely to: Learn from their mistakes Be motivated to succeed Put forth more effort Take challenges head on Take risks Seek feedback Learn more Learn faster PUPILS General Information Online Safety School Uniform Mobile Phones Enrichment School Council Rewards and Sanctions Transition Survey Results Homework Growth Mindset School Meals Year 8 - Numeracy & Literacy Mentors LATEST NEWS PSHE Update 10 November 2021 Letter from the Headteacher - 22nd October 2021 22 October 2021 Technology Payment Letters - 2021-22 19 October 2021 PART OF THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST USEFUL LINKS Awards KS2 SATs Ofsted Reports The Mast Academy Trust CONTACT US Scissett Middle School Wakefield Road Scissett Huddersfield HD8 9JX Tel: 01484 865444 Facebook Twitter © Copyright 2019–2021 Scissett Middle School School & College Websites by Schudio.com