(1) A fourth-grade student at the nearing proficiency level in technology demonstrates partial mastery of the prerequisite knowledge and skills fundamental for proficiency in technology. He/she:

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

(b) identifies and, with assistance, chooses technology for the task;

(c) uses technology, with assistance, to communicate understanding;

(d) recognizes the obvious impacts of technology on society and usually uses technologies ethically and safely;

(e) finds information, with assistance, and communicates the information through a product; and

(f) uses technological skills, with assistance, to create a product or solve a problem in a content area.