Glossary

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  • Fixed Mindset: The belief that an ability is innate, and that failure is due to a lack of some necessary attribute.
    See also growth mindset.

  • Formative Assessment: Assessment that takes place during a lesson in order to give both the learner and the instructor feedback on actual understanding.
    See also summative assessment.

  • Growth Mindset: The belief that ability comes with practice.
    See also fixed mindset.

  • Summative Assessment: Assessment that takes place at the end of a lesson to tell whether the desired learning has taken place.