(1) An eighth grade student at the nearing proficiency level demonstrates partial mastery of the prerequisite knowledge and skills fundamental for proficiency in library media. He/she:

(a) applies an inquiry process in some situations but has difficulty analyzing his/her use of the process;

(b) briefly explains the importance of equitable access; often, but not always, uses information responsibly; and sometimes, but not consistently, demonstrates respect for others' ideas and contributions;

(c) sometimes seeks materials from a variety of cultures and interprets them with some assistance and sometimes, but not consistently, realizes materials are found in many locations; and

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