The Words We Use:  A Glossary of Terms for
Early Childhood Education Standards and Assessment
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS


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Definition

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Related Terms (Not Synonyms)

Academic content standards; Content Standards; Early learning standards; Indicators ; Learner outcomes; Learning expectations; Performance standards; Proficiency; Standards; Student academic achievement standards


Explanatory Comments

  • The federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 uses the term "student academic achievement standards" to mean performance standards or benchmarks.


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