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Examining the Effects of Growth Mindset Strategies on Middle School Students’ Performance in Mathematics in Georgia, USA

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This quantitative quasi-experimental study examined the effects of growth mindset strategies on middle school students’ mathematics performance and attitudes. 100 seventh-grade students from two middle schools in rural Macon, Georgia, participated in the study over 12 weeks. The treatment group (n = 50) received mathematics instruction incorporating growth mindset strategies, while the control group (n = 50) received traditional instruction. Data were collected using pre- and post-assessments of mathematics achievement, the Student Attitudes toward Mathematics Inventory (SAMI), and the Mindset Assessment Profile (MAP). Results indicated statistically significant improvements in mathematics achievement scores (p

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  • Iffath Zeeshan, 2025. "Examining the Effects of Growth Mindset Strategies on Middle School Students’ Performance in Mathematics in Georgia, USA," European Journal of Education and Pedagogy, European Open Science, vol. 6(5), pages 9-12, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejedu0:v:6:y:2025:i:5:id:30990
    DOI: 10.24018/ejedu.2025.6.5.990
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