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Blooms Taxonomy and 3 Domains of Learning
Blooms Taxonomy and 3 Domains of Learning
Application
The ability to
apply learning to a
new or novel task
Comprehension
The ability to show a
basic understanding
Knowledge
The ability to
recall what has
been learnt
Hall, C. & Johnson, A. (1994) Module A5: Planning a Test or Examination. In B. Imrie & C. Hall,
Assessment of Student Performance. Wellington, New Zealand: University Teaching Development Centre,
Victoria University of Wellington.
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