(1) An eighth-grade student at the proficient level in technology demonstrates solid academic performance. He/she:

(a) demonstrates clear understanding of the overall operations and responsible use of technologies, and explores new concepts;

(b) integrates technology into most phases of projects by matching technologies to the task;

(c) identifies and uses communication technology to communicate and collaborate in a variety of ways;

(d) identifies the impact of technology on society and uses technologies ethically and safely;

(e) uses information about available technologies to locate useful information, and communicates findings through an original product; and

(f) applies technological skills to create original work and/or solve problems in multidisciplinary contexts.