
Check your understanding - Grit Overview
Quiz by Benito Dira
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1. What career did the author leave to become a teacher?
2. What grade level did the author teach after leaving their previous job?
3. What was the author’s initial observation about her students?
4. What did the author believe all of her students could achieve with enough effort?
5. Why did the author go to graduate school?Â
In what settings did the author study success after becoming a psychologist?
Which characteristic did the author find to be a significant predictor of success?
How does the author define grit?Â
What analogy does the author use to describe living with grit?
In what setting did the author study grit in high school students?Â
According to the author's research, what did gritty students have a higher likelihood of achieving?Â
What does the author admit about building grit in kids?Â
What is the idea of "growth mindset"?Â
Who developed the concept of "growth mindset"?Â
What does the author suggest is the next step in understanding grit?Â