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Following part one, which examined the meaning and possible causes of ‘under-achievement’, Belle Wallace outlines some proven strategies for realising learners’ potential
In part one of a two-part article, Belle Wallace unpicks the meaning of underachievement and suggests how to refine our professional observation of learners who ‘could do better’
In the context of gifted and talented education, underachievement refers to the deficit between achievement and potential
Jo Smith urges colleagues to seek out young people with the skills and natural ability to raise the aspirations and achievements of other bright but underperforming students
This article explains the importance of keeping a register of your most able students
Crispin Andrews describes how forward-thinking schools and partner organisations are coming up with ways of meeting the needs of the most-able young sportsmen and women
A case study of an outstanding adult learner gives Sally McKeown pause for thought about how we recognise and acknowledge potential in children and young people at school
How can teachers incorporate greater cognitive demand within modern foreign language lessons? Gordon Stephenson describes some tried and tested ideas
How to go about identifying your gifted and talented students
How can you assist and support gifted and talented students without stigmatising them with a label? Deborah Eyre considers this fundamental question in gifted education
It is important for schools to identify gifted and talented pupils in sport at a young age so that they can help nurture and develop their strengths. Crispin Andrews discusses using a multi-skills approach in primary schools to do this
Showcasing the work of G&T students can inspire colleagues to develop effective practice as well as providing opportunities for recognising hard work and talent, says Jo Philpott
Cognitive ability tests (CATs) are discussed in this series aiming to explains terms commonly associated with gifted and talented education
Are we always alert to signs of high ability and potential? David George shares some examples of outstanding work and warns that we should look beyond mere presentation
How can you provide adequate opportunities for gifted and talented artistic students? Joan Hardy has found the Arts Award scheme to be an effective means of identifying and encouraging artistic talent





