Bloom's Taxonomy Table with Keywords and Examples

Bloom's Taxonomy Table with Keywords and Examples Bloom's Taxonomy serves as a framework to guide educators in promoting deep learning and cognitive development among students in education. It helps ensure that instructional strategies and assessments are aligned with the desired level of cognitive engagement and foster the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Use the appropriate level of learning and verbs associated to design strong and effective learning outcomes that guide instruction and assessment in a purposeful manner. Level Remembering (Level 1) Description Verbs Associated Recall or recognize facts, Keywords: Define, list, label, identify, recite, memorize, recognize, terms, concepts, and basic recall, repeat, name, state. information. Examples: • • • • Define the term "photosynthesis." List the countries in Asia. Recite the multiplication table for the number 7. Memorize the periodic table of elements. Understanding Comprehend or explain Keywords: Explain, describe, summarize, interpret, classify, paraphrase, ideas or concepts, discuss. interpret, summarize, and (Level 2) paraphrase information. Examples: • • • • Explain the concept of supply and demand. Describe the process of cell division. Summarize the main events of a historical period. Interpret a graph or chart representing data. Keywords: Use, demonstrate, apply, implement, solve, show, execute. Applying (Level 3) Examples: Apply acquired knowledge and skills to • Use mathematical formulas to solve word problems. solve problems, complete • Demonstrate proper laboratory techniques to conduct an experiment. Level Analyzing (Level 4) Description Verbs Associated tasks, or analyze situations. • • Break down complex ideas into smaller components, identify patterns, and draw conclusions. Keywords: Analyze, compare, evaluate, contrast, examine, categorize, differentiate, investigate. Examples: • • • • Evaluating (Level 5) Assess or make judgments based on criteria, evidence, or standards, and defend opinions. Examples: • • (Level 6) Analyze the causes and effects of climate change. Compare and contrast two different theories in psychology. Examine a literary work and identify recurring themes. Categorize different species based on their characteristics. Keywords: Evaluate, critique, judge, defend, support, assess, justify. • • Creating Apply grammar rules to construct grammatically correct sentences. Solve a real-life problem using the principles of engineering. Evaluate the effectiveness of a marketing campaign. Critique a scientific research paper based on its methodology and results. Judge the ethical implications of a particular decision. Defend a position on a controversial topic using evidence and reasoning. Keywords: Create, design, invent, compose, imagine, generate, construct, devise, produce, make, fabricate, build, erect, originate. Generate new ideas, Examples: products, or ways of thinking by combining • Design a website for a new business venture. existing elements in novel • Invent a new gadget to solve a specific problem. ways. • Compose a piece of music using different musical elements. • Imagine and write a short story with an original plot.