Which term represents the general indicators of performance levels?

• A. Internally assessed units
• B. Research Techniques
• C. Achievement Standards
• D. Crime-related Issues

Answer: (C)

General indicators of performance levels are captured by achievement standards. They set out what different levels of work should look like across tasks, providing benchmarks for marking and certification. This helps ensure consistency in judging whether a learner has met the expected outcomes and guides students on what is needed to reach a given level, often described through descriptors like pass, merit, or distinction. The other options aren’t about performance benchmarks: internally assessed units describe the specific tasks to complete, research techniques are the methods used to gather information, and crime-related issues are the topics studied.