Blackwell, Trzesniewski & Dweck (2007)
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Core Study: Blackwell, Trzesniewski & Dweck (2007)
Theories of intelligence and achievement
STUDY 1
Aim:
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The study was designed to look at whether student’s theory of intelligence correlated with academic achievement in maths and to test the impact of academic intervention.
Sample:
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A longitudinal study that took place over five years.
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Took place in their natural setting (school in New York)
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The variables studied were:
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Students’ theories of intelligence
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Students’ achievement-related beliefs
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Maths achievement in the 7th and 8th grade
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Sample: 373 students from four successive 7th grade classes at a public secondary school in New York City.
Materials:
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Scores on a standard maths test was taken in the spring term of 6th grade and again in the autumn and spring terms of 7th and 8th grade.
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A motivational questionnaire which assessed:
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Theory of intelligence
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Learning goals
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Effort beliefs
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Helpless responses to failure
Procedure:
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At the start of 7th grade, participants completed the motivational questionnaire.
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Participants had only one teacher during 7th and 8th grade.
Results:
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There was no significant correlation between theory of intelligence (fixed or growth mindset) and maths test scores when measured at the start of 7th grade.
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When participants were tested in the autumn term of 7th grade and the spring term of 8th grade, theory of intelligence became a significant predictor of maths achievement.
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Participants who held the belief that they had the ability to change…
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