(1) A fourth-grade student at the nearing proficiency level in mathematics demonstrates partial mastery of the prerequisite knowledge and skills fundamental for proficient-level mathematics. He/she:

(a) sometimes selects and uses appropriate problem-solving strategies;

(b) sometimes presents organized solutions, but often with limited supporting information;

(c) uses whole numbers to estimate and compute, and results are usually reasonable;

(d) sometimes applies basic algebraic concepts, but seldom communicates representations;

(e) examines some shapes in the physical world, and sometimes sees relationships;

(f) determines measurable attributes of objects, but does not always select appropriate tools for measurement;

(g) often makes inconsistent predictions and inaccurate decisions based on data; and

(h) uses a limited range of patterns, and sometimes describes relationships within those patterns.