Farrington and others (2012) of the
University of Chicago conducted a literature review
to identify the role of developmental factors
in school performance. They concluded that
students' mindsets and perseverance are directly
associated with grades. These two developmental
factors determine student engagement, class attendance,
assignment completion, learning from
failure, and sticking to tasks until completed.
Students who demonstrate a growth mindset and
grit earn higher grades than students who do not