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

(a) applies thorough understanding of the overall operations and responsible use of technologies, and pursues advanced concepts;

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

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

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

(e) applies information about available technologies to locate useful information, and thoughtfully communicates findings through a well-developed original product; and

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