blackwell et al study 2007

Question 1

aim?

Answer 1

To see Impact of growth mindset on maths ability, achievement and motivation.

Question 2

sample (investigation 1)

Answer 2

373 NY students

Question 3

sample (investigation 2)

Answer 3

99 NY students

Question 4

research method (investigation 1)

Answer 4

correlation study

Question 5

research method (investigation 2)

Answer 5

field experiment

Question 6

procedure (investigation 1)

Answer 6

Students in 7th grade were given a maths test & a motivation questionnaire (measuring fixed and
growth mindset).

Question 7

procedure (investigation 2)

Answer 7

a) 7th grade students given motivation questionnaire
b) Students had either 8-week growth mindset intervention or control.
c) 3 weeks after intervention - given
questionnaire again. Teacher reports & maths grades also used.

Question 8

findings (investigation 1)

Answer 8

Start of 7th grade = no correlation between mindset & maths.
End of 7th grade = fixed/ growth mindset a predictor of maths results.

Question 9

findings (investigation 2)

Answer 9

Growth mindset (GM) group had more a growth mindset after the intervention, & were reported by teachers to be more motivated & got
better maths grades.

Question 10

conclusions

Answer 10

Growth mindset (GM) is related to maths ability & teaching GM has a
positive impact on maths achievement.

Question 11

limitations

Answer 11

1. Sample culturally biased
   (can’t be generalised).
2. Study too reductionist - only focuses on student mindset not influence of others.