6. Self-fulfilling Prophecy
-Less effort to
study math
-No attempt to try
a new approach
Poor performance
Belief reinforced
by outcome
“I’m going to
fail because I’m
not good at
math.”
Self-feeding,
destructive
cycle
7. Self-efficacy
“I’m going to find a
way to succeed in
math!”
More effort and
motivation
Trying new
approaches until
one works
Better
performance
More confidence
and optimism
Self-
feeding,
positive
cycle
8. Image Credit: Edison poses with an early light bulb, c. 1883 (Credit: Boyer/Roger Viollet/Getty Images) Retrieved from http://cdn.history.com/sites/2/2015/04/hith-when-edison-turned-night-day-56215605-V.jpeg
Consider this:
Thomas Edison tried
many light bulb
designs that failed
before he found one
that works!
Self-efficacy and perseverance
11. Planned Happenstance
• Having goals and a plan, but also taking advantage of
unanticipated opportunities
• Adjusting effectively to unexpected changes in
circumstances
Planned Happenstance
Plans are too rigid
• Lack of flexibility for unplanned
circumstances
Lack of goals and planning
• Lack of direction
• lack of specific goals or plans to
achieve these goals
12. Successful students demonstrate:
Clear Goals
Well-defined future goals
and an understanding of
how college relates to
these goals
Strong Motivation
Motivation to succeed
despite challenges and
obstacles
Ability to Manage
External Demands
Balancing school, work,
and family
Self-Empowerment
Ability to solve problems
independently and seek
help from others