Understanding Bloom’s Taxonomy

What are the six levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy?

What is the key verb associated with the Remembering level?

• Define

• Explain

• Implement

• Differentiate

What does the Understanding level focus on?

• Recalling facts

• Explaining ideas

• Using information

• Breaking information into parts

What is an example of the Applying level?

• Reciting multiplication tables

• Summarizing a story

• Solving a math problem using a formula

• Comparing different economic theories

What is the key verb for the Evaluating level?

• Justify

• Design

• Differentiate

• Recite

What is an example of the Creating level?

• Writing a book review

• Designing an experiment

• Summarizing a story

• Implementing a solution

How does Bloom’s Taxonomy assist in education?