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POPSExtolling hard work, not intelligence This excellent article in The Scientific American commends practices that encourage hard work and a "growth mindset" as more effective than praising kids for being "intelligent."
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POPSPersistince affects student performance This fascinating Scientific American article makes the case that an attitude of persistence and hard work leads to greater learning and achievement. What it doesn't mention (but is also true) is that persistence actually impacts intelligence - gene expression is affected by stimulation and persistence.