What criteria are used for inviting students to participate in MATS?
Students must be in third through ninth grade at any age to qualify for MATS and can qualify via any of the following: • Sixth graders must score in the 97th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized achievement, aptitude or abilities test to be considered for the ACT or SAT. Third graders must be in the 97th percentile or above for the EXPLORE. Scores can be from the Verbal, Math, or Composite score or sub-score. • A score of > 670 in Reading or > 655 in Math in the Wisconsin WCKE. • Past Talent Search participation. • Qualifying for your school gifted program. Nomination by a parent or teacher. Nominated students should: • Demonstrate advanced aptitude in verbal or mathematical reasoning. • Consistently perform in the top 5 percent. • Perform exceptionally well in academically demanding course work in school. • Be consistently looking for more challenging experiences.
