ARM 10.54.4087. ADVANCED MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR END OF GRADE 4

(1) A fourth-grade student at the advanced level in mathematics demonstrates superior performance. He/she: (a) demonstrates self-motivation and emerging independence as a learner; (b) accurately selects and uses problem-solving strategies; (c) presents well-organized solutions and communicates in ways that exceed requirements; (d) uses whole numbers accurately and fluently to estimate, compute, and determine whether results are accurate and reasonable; (e) effectively applies basic algebraic concepts and clearly communicates representations in a variety of ways; (f) examines relationships of shapes in the physical world and makes generalizations; (g) selects and accurately uses appropriate tools for measurement; (h) accurately predicts and makes reasonable decisions based on data; and (i) articulately and fluently communicates representations, analyzes patterns, and clearly describes relationships, and applies them to varied situations.