Introduction

What is growth mindset? How can you shift your thinking from “I can’t do it” to “I can’t do it yet?” And why is mindset extra important for kids who learn and think differently?  

This episode explains key concepts through the life experiences of Savannah Treviño-Casias, a young adult who was diagnosed with dyscalculia in sixth grade. Find out how she went from believing she could never do math to powering her way through a college statistics course so she could become a psychologist.  

Learn about the intersection of growth mindset, learning disabilities, and kids of color. And get tips to help struggling students: 

• Understand the power of “yet”
• Set specific goals that they want to reach
• Visualize their mindsets by drawing and naming them

Visit the episode page for a transcript and links to growth mindset worksheets and other helpful resources. 

We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at opportunitygap@understood.org. 

Understood resources

• What is growth mindset?
• Growth mindset activities for kids
• Meet Savannah Treviño-Casias, college student with dyscalculia

Related resources

• Developing a growth mindset with Carol Dweck
• Mindset, by Carol Dweck
• The Magical Yet, by Angela DiTerlizzi
• Teaching students of color: Looking race in the face
• SDSU professor challenges concept widely embraced by educators

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