Levels of Bloom's Taxonomy

The lowest, most rudimentary level of Bloom's Taxonomy:

• imitation
• adaptation
• observation
• practice

The revised Taxonomy table by Anderson and Krathwohl  contains

• one dimension
• two dimensions
• three dimensions
• four dimensions

The taxonomy is helpful in the selection of instructional activities because it helps shift focus from the activities to:

• increased ability to recall and interpret
• cognitive development
• intended learning outcomes
• effective analysis methods

The old "learning by doing" philosophy frequently failed to live up to expectations because there was too much emphasis on _______.

• doing and no enough on intended learning outcimes
• imitation and not enough on adaptation
• craftsmanship and not enough on specialization techniques
• work and not enough on collaborative efforts

It is More difficult to relate tests to the Taxonomy table than to performance assessments (true or false)

• True
• False

The revised Taxonomy is useful for identifying and preparing instructional objectives, instructional activities, and assessment methods (True or False)

• True
• False

The educational objectives described in the Taxonomy fall at the _____ level between curriculum goals and instructional objectives.

• superior
• inferior
• intermediate
• broad range

Matching:
1) practice
2) imitation
3) adaptation
4) observation

• A) coordinate and complete tasks applying skills learned previously to new situations
• B) can only complete task after watching someone else complete
• C) can correctly complete a task without assistance
• D) student expected to watch teacher demonstrate task

Short answer:
The _____ knowledge category may not be easily related cognitive process, but it is an important dimension in knowledge that is frequently overlooked.

• Factual
• Contemplative
• Practical
• Metacognitive

Essay (300 words or less): In what ways does Bloom's Taxonomy help with instructional activities and planning for assessment?

• response
• here