(1) The benchmark for social studies content standard 1 for a student at the end of grade 4 is the ability to:

(a) identify and practice the steps of an inquiry process (i.e., identify question or problem, locate and evaluate potential resources, gather and synthesize information, create a new product, and evaluate product and process) ;

(b) evaluate information quality (e.g., accuracy, relevance, fact or fiction) ; and

(c) use information to support statements and practice basic group decision making strategies in real world situations (e.g., class elections, playground and classroom rules, recycling projects, school stores) .