Psychology
Growth Mindset Interventions in Schools: Evidence and Limitations
Quick fact
A major national study in the US (2019) found that a one-hour online growth mindset intervention improved grades by only 0.10 grade points—less than one letter grade for many students, yet still statistically significant.
Why this is interesting
You've probably heard that 'growth mindset' can transform learning. But when scientists tested it on 12,000 students, the results were surprisingly small—so what's actually going on?