ARM 10.54.2892. PROFICIENT ARTS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR END OF GRADE 8

(1) An eighth grade student at the proficient level in the arts demonstrates solid academic performance. He/she: (a) effectively creates, performs/exhibits in, and responds through a minimum of one art form; (b) applies concepts, processes, and structures in the four art forms of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts; (c) uses a variety of skills and techniques to express ideas and to pose and solve problems in the arts; (d) practices responsible, safe, and appropriate personal and group behavior in the arts; (e) analyzes the characteristics and merits of his/her work and the work of others in the arts; (f) analyzes and clearly describes the role of the arts in his/her society, diverse cultures, and historical periods; and (g) analyzes and describes connections among the arts, other subject areas, life, and work.