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What is More able & Talented?
What is More Able & Talented?
In Wales, the term ‘more able and talented’ refers to about 20% of pupils who require enriched and extended opportunities to develop their abilities or talents in one or more areas.
In every school, there are more able and talented pupils who require greater support in learning than that provided for the majority of pupils. These pupils include those who are more able across the curriculum and may be capable of achieving above the expected level in the end-of-key-stage teacher assessments. They also include those pupils who show ability or are particularly talented in one or more specific areas, such as music, drama, art or sport.
The grid below can be used as a guide for identifying which category of “more able and talented” pupils should be included in.
Pupils can be included in more than one MAT category.
MAT Category | Definition / Explanation |
All round high achiever | A pupil who may excel in several areas across the curriculum. They will display impressive test scores and National Curriculum levels above the expected level. |
Literacy / linguistic | A pupil who displays excellent reading and spelling skills for their age. A pupil who enjoys extended writing and excels in this area. A pupil whose speaking and listening skills are of a high quality. |
Mathematical / logical | A pupil who displays excellent mathematical skills and thrives in areas of number, shape, space and measure. A pupil who has excellent problem skills and can reason mathematically. |
Visual / artistic / creative | A pupil who has a natural flair for artistic and creative work. A pupil who may think creatively and present their work in different ways to their peers. |
Musical | A pupil who has a particular talent when singing or playing an instrument. A pupil who may have sat a grading exam outside school. |
Leadership / interpersonal | A pupil who thrives on responsibility and taking charge and succeeding with group tasks. Somebody who enjoys speaking in front of an audience and excels in speaking tasks such as presentations, debates or assembly tasks. |
Physical – Games / Dance / Gym | A pupil who excels on the sporting field, gymnasium or swimming pool and is seen as a role model for others. A pupil who participates in their chosen sport outside school to a high level. |
Technological | A pupil who excels in their use of ICT and who may have an impressive knowledge of computer software and excellent skills when working on an iPad or other technology. |
Thinking/reflective | A pupil who displays a unique ability to reflect on their own work and topics in class. A pupil who “thinks outside the box” and displays “different” ways of doing things. |
Scientific | A pupil who excels in science and who may have an exceptional knowledge on a specific area of science. May also be a member of a particular science club such as astronomy. |