(1) An eighth-grade student at the novice level in technology is beginning to attain the prerequisite knowledge and skills that are fundamental at each benchmark in technology. He/she:

(a) demonstrates a limited understanding of the overall operations and responsible use of appropriate technologies;

(b) has difficulty selecting or using technology in projects;

(c) seldom uses technology to communicate;

(d) has limited understanding of the impact of technology on society, and needs to be reminded to use technologies ethically and safely;

(e) finds information from technological sources and, with assistance, communicates the information through a simple product; and

(f) has difficulty using technological skills to complete a product or solve a basic problem in a content area.