Persisting When It's Hard
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Keep trying when something feels hard — making mistakes and trying again is how learning happens
What mastery looks like
- Keep working on a difficult task for a sustained period without giving up or asking someone else to do it
- After making a mistake, try again with a different approach rather than saying 'I can't do it'
- Talk about difficulty positively — e.g. 'This is hard but I'm getting better' rather than 'I'm no good at this'
Check your understanding
If Persisting When It's Hard finds a puzzle or activity really tricky, do they keep trying different ways rather than giving up straight away?
Prerequisites
None — this is a foundational concept.