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

(a) applies an inquiry process in a variety of situations and analyzes his/her use of the process;

(b) explains the importance of equitable access, uses information responsibly, and acknowledges others' ideas and contributions;

(c) seeks and interprets materials from a variety of cultures and realizes materials are found in many locations; and

(d) applies appropriate search strategies to locate various print and nonprint information and evaluates the information using criteria.