Growth mindset intervention increases interest in math and science
A growth mindset intervention can increase interest in math and science. A new study by O'Keefe et al. (2023) examines how students' perceptions of their interests can influence how they perform in certain subjects. The research is specifically about exact subjects and mathematics. It's common for students to label themselves as "not a math or science person." This can limit their academic performance and development. But what if we can change this mindset?