ARM 10.54.4090. NOVICE MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR END OF GRADE 4

(1) A fourth-grade student at the novice level in mathematics is beginning to attain the prerequisite knowledge and skills that are fundamental at each benchmark in mathematics. He/she: (a) selects and uses only a few problem-solving strategies; (b) often presents poorly organized solutions, often without supporting information or explanation; (c) lacks clarity and coherence when communicating mathematical concepts; (d) uses whole numbers to estimate and compute, but is frequently inaccurate; (e) sometimes determines whether results are reasonable; (f) demonstrates a basic algebraic understanding of concrete and symbolic representations, but often misconceptions are present; (g) describes, models, and classifies some shapes; (h) determines some measurable attributes of objects, but often does not select appropriate tools for measurement; (i) sometimes predicts, but often makes inaccurate decisions based on data; and (j) recognizes and represents a limited range of patterns and describes relationships within those patterns, but is frequently inaccurate.