(1) An eighth-grade student at the advanced level in career and vocational/technical education demonstrates superior performance.   He/she:

(a) consistently and independently demonstrates the skills needed to research a career and identify a life goal;

(b) consistently identifies and uses all available resources;

(c) consistently demonstrates the skills needed to become a successful, productive citizen;

(d) consistently identifies and uses technical skills, tools, and equipment for a task; and

(e) consistently and independently applies appropriate equipment and processes to a classroom project.