10 CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD STUDENT

Question	Answer
A GROWTH MINDSET	A growth mindset is the deeply held belief that a person can learn anything given enough time and effort.
BRAVE	Brave students are those who take risks and amass experiences
ORGANISED	Lots of subjects, lots of work, lots of teachers, lots of demands. Luckily organisation can be learned.
CONSISTENT AND PERSISTENT	Learning happens slowly and consistently; it is the willingness to practice that leads to student success
ABLE TO DEAL WITH FAILURE	Failure is one of the greatest tools in the learning process. Having the tenacity to stare down failure is an extraordinary skill.
SETS GOALS	If a student is able to break down a big goal, into small bite-sized pieces they are more likely to be successful.
ABLE TO CONNECT LEARNING TO LIFE	A successful student is able to see their studies in the context of the wider world.
LOOK AFTER THEIR MENTAL HEALTH	Students who have learnt the emotional regulation skills required to create calm and a sense of flow achieve success
PARTNERS WITH TEACHERS	Effective students recognise that their teachers are their allies
VALUES EDUCATION	How important is education to you?

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	Created by Garry Dagg almost 7 years ago