ARM 10.54.4102. GRADE 4 PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTORS AT THE PROFICIENT LEVEL

(1) A fourth-grade student at the proficient level in mathematics demonstrates solid academic performance. He/she gives responses that exhibit clear understanding of the problem or situation presented and is able to make connections within the mathematical and/or real world. The student can determine a process and sufficiently communicate correct problem solving strategies through relevant representations. Although there may be occasional errors, these do not interfere with appropriate strategies. Solutions are reasonable and well supported. (a) The student demonstrates these abilities under content standard 1 in the areas of: (i) whole number relationships; (ii) estimation and operations; (iii) whole number concepts; (iv) common fractions and decimals; and (v) length, time, and temperature. (b) The student demonstrates these abilities under content standard 2 in the areas of: (i) representing data; (ii) evaluating data; and (iii) likelihood of events. (c) The student demonstrates these abilities under content standard 3 in the areas of: (i) two-dimensional attributes; (ii) three-dimensional attributes; (iii) basic transformations; (iv) linear measurement; and (v) area and perimeter. (d) The student demonstrates these abilities under content standard 4 in the areas of: (i) patterns and relations; (ii) symbols and expressions; (iii) properties of number and operation; (iv) equivalent expressions; and (v) numerical modeling with manipulatives.