Academic performance, Growth Mindset, Success

Bespoke Success Planning

A cornerstone of my approach with students is to devote our first session to developing a bespoke Success Plan. Prior to the first session, I give each new student some time to come up with their own priorities and goals while working with me. This guides things from the start. During session 1, I usually… Continue reading Bespoke Success Planning

Anxiety, Growth Mindset, Maths, Mindfulness

Growth mindset and mindfulness reduce maths anxiety

Stanford Psychologist, Carol Dweck, formalised the concept of a "growth mindset" following many years of research into what underpins learning and success. Those with a growth mindset believe that intelligence is malleable and can improve with effort and practice. On the other hand, those with a "fixed mindset" believe that intelligence is largely fixed and… Continue reading Growth mindset and mindfulness reduce maths anxiety