Student Leadership Measurement Library
This 12-item scale has been used by teachers and coaches in order to prompt a conversation about their evolving passion and perseverance. The Grit Scale was developed by Angela Duckworth, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, to identify traits that might predict success.
Constructs Being Measured
How to Access and Cite
Outcome Families
Programmatic Purpose-terms
Instrument Characteristics
12-item Likert type items
Applicable Grade Levels-terms
Supporting Research
Available Languages
Rationale
Created by Angela Duckworth and the Character Lab, it is one of the most highly cited resources available to measure grit that is valid and accepted across multiple organizations
Points to Consider
For more guidance on measuring student learning and best practices in adapting measurement tools to your contexts, check out the Portal page on Monitoring and Evaluation. You can also contact Alvin Vista (Knowledge Lead, Student Outcomes) and Robbie Dean (Director of Research) for specific questions.