Students approach learning and other aspects of their lives with a growth mindset,2 believing that with diligent effort they can: 1) Increase their basic intellectual abilities (i.e., intelligence), including the learning and thinking skills enabling them to master new and difficult concepts. 2) Develop life skills, personal attributes, and moral virtues (e.g., self-discipline, self-awareness, empathy, positivity, perseverance, resilience, integrity, and responsibility) that enhance success in all aspects of their lives.
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