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BLOOMS TAXONOMY

Knowledge Comprehension Application Analysis Synthesis Evaluation


(finding out) (understanding) (making use of (taking apart the (putting things (judging
knowledge) known) together outcomes)
differently)
Skills Observation & Understanding Use/apply Seeing patterns Re-present old Compare &
Observed recall of information, information Organisation & ideas to create new discriminate
& information, facts principles Use methods, identification of ones between ideas
displayed Knowledge of Grasp meaning concepts & components & Relate/integrate Assess value of
dates, places, Translate theories in new parts knowledge from theories,
events, major knowledge into new situations Recognition of several areas presentations
ideas, concepts, context Solve problems hidden meanings Predict, create, Make choices
terms, principles Interpret charts, using required Distinguish draw conclusions, based on reasoned
Mastery of facts, compare, skills or knowledge between fact & propose, produce argument
subject matter, contrast Construct charts n inferences original work Verify/appraise
methods & Order, group, infer graphs Assess relevance value of
procedures Predict Analyse structure evidence/work
consequences Recognise
subjectivity
Useful Name, list, define, Translate, explain, Construct, Compare, collect, Design, imagine, Judge, interpret,
verbs tell, describe, give examples, complete, classify, select, explain, improve, create, grade, conclude,
relate, select, predict, rewrite, solve, show, use, infer, analyse, plan invent, devise, assess, rank,
identify, label, describe, outline, illustrate, apply distinguish, design, formulate, justify, debate,
show, quote, convert, calculate, separate, reconstruct, argue, assess,
name, find, write, summarise, examine, investigate, generate, modify, determine, rate,
locate, state, interpret, discuss, demonstrate, contrast, connect, review, combine, verify, recommend,
who, when, predict, distinguish, modify, relate, arrange, integrate, select,
where, outline, restate, associate, change, predict, categorise, compose, discriminate,
match extend, estimate, produce, compute, advertise, formulate, support, prioritise,
differentiate classify, discover, classify, break reorganise, appraise, compare,
manipulate, down, diagram, substitute, what if? conclude, criticise
operate differentiate
Possible Complete a Retell in own words Make a scrapbook Design a Create a new Develop a criteria
activities timeline Illustrate the main Create a revision questionnaire product Prepare a case
& Retell a story idea game Construct a graph Sell an Recommend
products Make an acrostic Summary report Construct a model Create a play idea/concept change
A story profile A cartoon strip A map A jigsaw puzzle Design a better A debate
A list of A collage A set of A matrix chart A composition A critical review
information A flowchart/mind instructions A report A TV A proposal
A facts chart map A puzzle advertisement
A unique
idea/concept
Use Books, diagrams, Cartoons, trends, Illustrations, Report, survey, Short story, poetry,Self-evaluation,
film, CDs, tables, sculpture, models, graph, diagrams, inventions, puppet letters, survey,
models, events, consequences, diary, photos, chart, show, article, allusions, court
media charts collection questionnaire radio/TV show trial, discussion
panels
Adapted from: Hawker Brownlow Education. (____). Teaching thinking skills in the primary years. Hawker Brownlow: Australia.
Bloom, B. (1956, 1964). Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. New York: Longmans Green.

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