Bloom's Taxonomy

 

 

Knowledge - basic recall.

          name            list               define          match

          label            describe       quote          recite

          tell               recall           draw            count

          identify        sequence      write           find

 

Comprehension - student transforms information into another context.

          explain         paraphrase    summarize    review

          interpret      demonstrate predict         conclude

          tell               generalize    discuss          locate

restate         identify        illustrate       report

 

Application - student bring different components together to provide a solution.

          transfer        apply            compute       show

          produce        change         choose         paint

          use               select           demonstrate prepare

          interview     dramatize     draw            imitate

 

Analysis - the student takes apart complex problems.

          differentiate compare       outline         deduce

          characterize classify         separate       debate

          analyze         research       discriminate  distinguish

          examine       relate           diagram        contrast

 

Synthesis - brings things together and solves problems creatively.

          create          produce        design          compare

          prepare        invent          organize       pretend

          construct      originate      develop        integrate

          plan             rewrite        makeup        perform

 

Evaluation - the student makes a judgment based on standards he designates.

          judge           predict         select           rate

          prove           choose         decide         evaluate

          appraise       conclude       rank             assess

          criticize       justify          prioritize      argue