### Question
What is the definition of performance standards?


### Answer
The definition of **performance standards** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 5802*:

> concrete examples and explicit definitions of what students have to know and be able to do to demonstrate that such students are proficient in the skills and knowledge framed by content standards

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 5802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 68-NATIONAL EDUCATION REFORM**

