Performance standards set an objective performance level that must be met, without specifying how this is to be achieved. For example, such a standard may impose emission limits that specify the amount and type of pollutant that may be discharged. Unlike design standards, which mandate the use of a particular design or technology, emission standards allow regulated entities to utilize any technology or design they choose to meet the emission limit. (See also "Design Standard").
(a) An objective definition of a certain level of performance in some domain in terms of a cut score or a range of scores on the score scale of a test measuring proficiency in that domain. (b) A statement or description of a set of operational tasks exemplifying a level of performance associated with a more general content standard. The statement may be used to guide judgments about the location of a cut score on a score scale. The term often implies a desired level of performance. Ibid.
defines what a child is supposed to know and how good is good enough. Students are required to apply their basic knowledge to application questions. Students are taught to explain what they are learning and why. They are given specific criteria to self assess how good their wok is and if it is good enough to meet the standard.
an absolute or relative criterion level for judging the attainment of specified objectives. Note: Many reading programs with behavioral objectives use a performance standard of 80-85 percent.
A defined level of performance against which the quality of contracted services can be measured.
Specific expectations of what students should know and be able to do at key benchmark levels. Performance standards are aligned with the more general content standards which represent what Alaskans want students to know and be able to do as a result of their entire public school experience.
A statement of the expectations or requirements established by the supervisory/managerial chain for a performance element at a particular rating level. For example, "finished correspondence almost never needs revision to correct spelling, grammar or format" could be a performance standard for a particular level (e.g., Fully Successful).
a 'minimum acceptable level of performance, or the level of performance that is generally expected'
a specific level of achievement on an assessment or set of assessments
a statement defining and describing the knowledge or skills that students must show at a particular performance level
a statement of objective requirements measuring various levels of achievement for critical and non-critical elements
a subset of the content standard and defines the learner expectation at a learning unit level, and sometimes grade level
An established level of achievement, quality of performance, or degree of proficiency.
In the context of wetland mitigation, a performance standard states in quantifiable terms the level and extent of the attribute necessary to reach a goal or objective. Sustainability of the attribute over time should be a part of every performance standard.
How well students are expected to achieve or perform on assessments given.
Statements of the types and levels of performance expected which serve as measuring tools to be used in assessing Responsibilities and Objectives.
Within a content standard, a slightly more specific statement of what students should know and be able to do as a result of their study of an academic area; typically, each content standard will break down into two to five performance standards.
A specified level of accomplishment for which you are aiming on your key performance indicator.
A level of performance on a test, established by education experts, as a goal of student attainment.
An expected level of performance against which actual performance can be compared. p. 739
A standard that references one or more test methods and stipulates the results required.
The quality of student attainment required to demonstrate his/her competency level in a subject area.
An established level of achievement, quality, or proficiency. Performance standards set expectations about how well students should perform. (McTighe & Ferrara)