This paper focuses on the development of a theoretical model, in which mathematical
creativity constitutes a predictor of mathematical ability. Furthermore, we examine
the existence of groups of students that differ across mathematical ability and
investigate whether these groups present differences in their mathematical creativity.
The study was conducted among 359 elementary school students in Cyprus, using two
instruments. The results revealed that mathematical ability may be predicted by
mathematical creativity. Moreover, the sample can be grouped in three distinct
categories according to mathematical ability. The categories of students also present
statistically significant differences in their mathematical creativity, suggesting that
the level of mathematical ability depends on the level of mathematical creativity.