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    This is the 12 item Grit scale test by duckworth

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    12- Item Grit Scale

    Directions for taking the Grit Scale: Here are a number of statements that may or may not apply to
    you. For the most accurate score, when responding, think of how you compare to most people --
    not just the people you know well, but most people in the world. There are no right or wrong
    answers, so just answer honestly!

    1. I have overcome setbacks to conquer an important challenge.


    Very much like me
    Mostly like me
    Somewhat like me
    Not much like me
    Not like me at all

    2. New ideas and projects sometimes distract me from previous ones.*


    Very much like me
    Mostly like me
    Somewhat like me
    Not much like me
    Not like me at all

    3. My interests change from year to year.*


    Very much like me
    Mostly like me
    Somewhat like me
    Not much like me
    Not like me at all

    4. Setbacks don’t discourage me.


    Very much like me
    Mostly like me
    Somewhat like me
    Not much like me
    Not like me at all

    5. I have been obsessed with a certain idea or project for a short time but later lost interest.*
    Very much like me
    Mostly like me
    Somewhat like me
    Not much like me
    Not like me at all

    6. I am a hard worker.
    Very much like me
    Mostly like me
    Somewhat like me
    Not much like me
    Not like me at all
    7. I often set a goal but later choose to pursue a different one.*
    Very much like me
    Mostly like me
    Somewhat like me
    Not much like me
    Not like me at all

    8. I have difficulty maintaining my focus on projects that take more than a few months to
    complete.*
    Very much like me
    Mostly like me
    Somewhat like me
    Not much like me
    Not like me at all

    9. I finish whatever I begin.


    Very much like me
    Mostly like me
    Somewhat like me
    Not much like me
    Not like me at all

    10. I have achieved a goal that took years of work.


    Very much like me
    Mostly like me
    Somewhat like me
    Not much like me
    Not like me at all

    11. I become interested in new pursuits every few months.*


    Very much like me
    Mostly like me
    Somewhat like me
    Not much like me
    Not like me at all

    12. I am diligent.
    Very much like me
    Mostly like me
    Somewhat like me
    Not much like me
    Not like me at all
    Scoring:

    1. For questions 1, 4, 6, 9, 10 and 12 assign the following points:


    5 = Very much like me
    4 = Mostly like me
    3 = Somewhat like me
    2 = Not much like me
    1 = Not like me at all

    2. For questions 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 11 assign the following points:


    1 = Very much like me
    2 = Mostly like me
    3 = Somewhat like me
    4 = Not much like me
    5 = Not like me at all

    Add up all the points and divide by 12. The maximum score on this scale is 5 (extremely gritty), and
    the lowest score on this scale is 1 (not at all gritty).

    Duckworth, A.L., Peterson, C., Matthews, M.D., & Kelly, D.R. (2007). Grit: Perseverance and
    passion for long-term goals. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 9, 1087-1101.

    © 2013 Angela Duckworth


    Do not duplicate or distribute without the consent of the author.

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