Blooms Taxonomy

Benjamin Bloom developed

a hierarchy of thinking
skills, with each area of
equal importance.
Level 1 - Knowledge
The recall of previously
learned material. I know.
Name the mobility
technique used in Blind
Encounters.
Level 2 -
Comprehension
The ability to
grasp the
meaning.
I understand.
In your own
words,
describe the
sighted
guide
technique.
Level 3 - Application
Applying
knowledge to
a new
situation.
Demonstrate
the sighted
guide
technique.
Level 4 - Analysis
Breaking things
down into
component
parts.
I can see
relationships
.
Compare and
contrast the
roles of sighted
guide and blind
persons.
Level 5 - Synthesis
The ability to
formulate a
new idea.
I can
create.
Design a new
mobility
technique
for persons
with visual
impairments
.
Level 6 - Evaluation
Ability to
assess the
value of
something.
I can judge.
Which
mobility
technique do
you prefer
and why?
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Taxonomy
Knowledge
list, define, tell, describe, identify
Comprehension
summarize, describe, interpret,
contrast, predict
Application
apply, demonstrate, calculate,
complete, illustrate

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Analysis
analyze, separate, explain, connect, classify, arrange,
divide, compare, select, explain
Synthesis
combine, integrate, modify, rearrange, create, design,
invent, what if?, compose, prepare, generalize,
rewrite
Evaluation
assess, decide, rank, measure, recommend,
convince, select, judge, explain, support, conclude,
compare, summarize
Analysis | Synthesis | Evaluation

"Some people think that CD-ROM edutainment
products may do damage to young people.
What seem to be the biggest risks people see
connected with such products and what
evidence can you find to dispute or
substantiate their fears? Create a report which
might appear on the evening news as an
advisory for parents."
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Analysis | Synthesis | Evaluation

Your team has been assigned the task of
revising the policy from School District X.
Compare this policy with others from around
the nation and then produce a clear list of
recommended amendments, explaining your
reasons for each of your suggestions. You will
prepare a presentation as if speaking before
the district's board of education."
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Analysis | Synthesis | Evaluation

"Imagine that families are moving from the West
Coast to New England. Recommend the best
New England city to move to. Base your choice
upon the availability of jobs your parents can fill
and other criteria identified and listed by your
team related to categories such as recreation,
education, entertainment, climate, etc."
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