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

(a) creates, performs/exhibits in, and responds with specific directions and assistance through a minimum of one art form in a limited way;

(b) identifies but has difficulty demonstrating concepts, structures, and processes in the four art forms of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts;

(c) identifies skills and techniques in the arts and sometimes expresses ideas and poses and solves problems in the arts;

(d) sometimes practices responsible, safe, and appropriate personal and group behavior in the arts;

(e) sometimes identifies and demonstrates the characteristics and merits of his/her work and the work of others in the arts;

(f) sometimes recognizes the role of the arts in his/her society, diverse cultures, and historical periods; and

(g) finds and shares limited connections among the arts, other subject areas, and life.