Module 12 - Mindset Matters Part 1
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In this video, we looked at what mindset is and the 2 main types of mindset that can affect our performance and ability to reach our goals - fixed and growth mindsets. We also discussed some practical strategies for developing a growth mindset.
Take some time after watching this video to think about your own mindset. Do you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset when it comes to the ACT? Do some journaling in your course journal.
- Module 1 – Welcome and Introduction
- Lesson 1 – Hello and Welcome
- Lesson 2 – What is Your Baseline?
- Lesson 3 – Hold on to Your Baseline Test
- Module 2 – First Things First
- Lesson 1 – Let’s Create Your Personal Study Plan
- Lesson 2 – Why Practice Tests Matter
- Lesson 3 – Practice Test Tips
- Lesson 4 – Identify the Level of Difficulty
- Lesson 5 – Becoming a Detective – Practice Test Analysis
- Lesson 6 – Practice Test Analysis Examples – English
- Lesson 7 – Practice Test Analysis Examples – Math
- Module 3 – Getting Prepared
- Lesson 1 – What Are You Thinking?
- Lesson 2 – Setting SMART Goals
- Lesson 3 – Game Plan for Anticipated Challenges
- Lesson 4 – Choosing Your Target ACT Score
- Module 4 – General ACT Test Taking Tips to Level Up Your Test Score
- Lesson 1 – Overview of the Not So Scary ACT Test
- Lesson 2 – How Wellness Affects Your ACT Score
- Lesson 3 – Write in the Test Book
- Lesson 4 – Bubbling Strategy
- Lesson 5 – Lucky Letter and Other Bubbling Strategies
- Lesson 6 – The Process of Elimination Strategy
- Lesson 7 – Working Through Process of Elimination Examples
- Module 5 – Manage Your Time or It Will Manage You
- Lesson 1 – Time Management Matters
- Lesson 2 – Time Blocking Technique
- Lesson 3 – Eat the Frog
- Lesson 4 – Practicing Deep Work
- Module 6 – Unlocking the Mystery of the English Test
- Lesson 1 – English Test Overview
- Lesson 2 – Helpful Resources for Content Review
- Lesson 3 – Writing Style Questions
- Lesson 4 – Should I Ignore “No Change” Answers?
- Lesson 5 – Practicing the Process of Elimination Strategy
- Lesson 6 – Strategies for Questions About Underlined Words or Phrases
- Lesson 7 – Plug in the Answer Choices
- Lesson 8 – Look for Differences in the Answer Choices
- Lesson 9 – Pay Attention to the Context
- Lesson 10 – Pacing Matters
- Lesson 11 – Pacing Strategies
- Lesson 12 – How to Calm Yourself Down
- Lesson 13 – Understanding Excellence Vs Perfectionism
- Lesson 14 – Summary of Tips and Strategies for the English Test
- Module 7 – Unlocking the Mystery of the Math Test
- Lesson 1 -Math Test Overview Part 1
- Lesson 2 – Math Test Overview Part 2
- Lesson 3 – Answer Only The Question That is Asked
- Lesson 4 – Ballparking
- Lesson 5 – Problem Solving for Angles
- Lesson 6 – Steps for Solving Word Problems
- Lesson 7 – Plug and Chug Strategy
- Lesson 8 – Avoid These Common Mistakes
- Lesson 9 – Math Test Topics Review
- Lesson 10 – You Are in Charge of the Outcome
- Lesson 11 – Summary of Tips and Strategies for the Math Test
- Module 8 – Unlocking the Mystery of the Reading Test
- Lesson 1 – Reading Test Overview
- Lesson 2 – How to Approach the Reading Test
- Lesson 3 – Answer the Question That’s Being Asked
- Lesson 4 – Handling Extreme Answer Options
- Lesson 5 – Beware of Tricky Answers
- Lesson 6 – Bubbling Strategy on the Reading Test
- Lesson 7 – Common Types of Wrong Answers
- Lesson 8 – Eliminate Wrong Answers
- Lesson 9 – Go Fetch Questions
- Lesson 10 – Positive and Negative Answers Give Clues
- Lesson 11 – More About Practice Tests and Level of Difficulty
- Lesson 12 – Look for the Main Idea
- Lesson 13 – Pick Your Favorite Passage
- Lesson 14 – Read for Context
- Lesson 15 – Time Yourself
- Lesson 16 – Should You Study Vocabulary?
- Lesson 17 – Reading Test Wrap Up
- Lesson 18 – Ways to Prepare for the Reading Test
- Lesson 19 – Summary of Tips and Strategies for the Reading Test
- Module 9 – Unlocking the Mystery of the Science Test
- Lesson 1 – Science Test Overview
- Lesson 2 – Breaking Down Question Types
- Lesson 3 – General Science Test Tips and Strategies Part 1
- Lesson 4 – General Science Test Tips and Strategies Part 2
- Lesson 5 – Strategies for Conflicting Viewpoint Questions
- Lesson 6 – Strategies for Data Representation Questions
- Lesson 7 – Strategies for Research Questions
- Lesson 8 – Subjects Covered on the Science Test
- Lesson 9 – Summary of Tips and Strategies for the Science Test
- Module 10 – Unlocking the Mystery of the Writing Test
- Lesson 1 – Writing Test Overview
- Lesson 2 – Understanding How the Writing Test is Scored
- Lesson 3 – To Test or Not To Test?
- Module 11 – Things to Remember for the Week of the Test
- Lesson 1 – ACT Test Week Reminders
- Lesson 2 – Last Minute Prep for Test Day
- Lesson 3 – Morning of Test Day Tips and Reminders
- Lesson 4 – You Made it to the Testing Center – Final Tips and Reminders
- Lesson 5 – What to Do After the Test
- Module 12- (Bonus) – Mindset Matters