Cultivating a Growth Mindset for Success in Statistics
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University of Maryland**We aren't endorsed by this school
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PSYC 354
Subject
Mathematics
Date
Dec 11, 2024
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Discussion Thread: Forming a Growth Mindset for Learning StatisticsA person's "mindset" can be described by Professor Carol Dweck as "their style of thinking about one's aptitude and talent" (Spencer, 2017). A growth mentality is one that anticipates and embraces future challenges as opportunities for personal and professional development. Having a growth mindset means you see setbacks not as the end all be all, but as opportunities to learn and improve. Most striking to me was the following: "I do not have enoughbrains to get through statistics." Since it is final and leaves no room for further development, progress, or growth, it is framed within a set mind. I can relate to this statement because I've never taken a statistics class and was completely unaware of the SPSS program when I enrolled in this course. I finally passed a math class after putting in a lot of time and effort and seeing a tutor because I've never been good with numbers. Besides the expected use of graphs and numerical analysis, I was completely unprepared for this lesson.To say I was initially overwhelmed is an understatement. Upon reviewing the required chapters and corresponding video lectures, I immediately saw that this math curriculum is distinct from others I have come across. My ability to have an open mind and absorb new information in class has greatly improved because of this. According to 2 Timothy 1:7, "For Godgave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." Our existence was not meant to be consumed by perpetual fear and unease. God promises that we are strong, loving, and self-disciplined, and that we have the power to choose and embrace our current mindset and perspective. I keep that in mind whenever I read this poem. Perhaps I will tell myself that I can choose to have a growth mindset, and that this will give me the strength to keep going when the going gets tough in this class.
ReferencesSpencer, J. (2017, March 27). Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1CHPnZfFmUBibleStudyTools Staff. (n.d.). 2 Timothy 1:7. biblestudytools.com. https://www.biblestudytools.com/2-timothy/1-7.html