Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning

Academic Achievement Through Growth Mindset Interventions: Insights from a National Multisite Study

Evidence in Action

Brittney Morrissey | Published: June 18th, 2025 by K20 Center

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Summary

This brief examines the impact of a growth mindset intervention on low-achieving ninth-grade students' academic achievement. The study found that challenge-seeking behaviors significantly mediated the intervention's impact in medium-achieving schools, highlighting the importance of contextual factors.