Six Levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy
(What kind of questions can be asked to extend thinking?)
Think of these when preparing your next activity, test or quiz
1. Knowledge – define-describe-identify-label-list-match-name-outline-reproduce-select-state-repeat-recall-locate-memorize-review.
(Can I recall information? What are the facts?)
Activities:
1. Make a list of the main events of the story.
2. Make a timeline of events.
3. Make a facts chart.
4. Write a list of any pieces of information you can remember.
5. What animals were in the story?
6. Make a chart showing…..
7. Make an acrostic.
8. Recite a poem.
2. Comprehension – convert-defend-distinguish-estimate-explain-extend-generalize-give examples-infer-paraphrase-predict-rewrite-summarize-restate-describe-recognize-locate-identify-report-review-tell.
(Can I explain ideas and concepts? Do I show that I understand?)
Activities:
1. Cut out or draw pictures to show a particular event.
2. Illustrate what you think the main idea may have been.
3. Make a cartoon strip showing the sequence of events.
4. Write and perform a play based on the story.
5. Retell the story in your own words.
6. Write a summary report of the event.
7. Prepare a flow chart to illustrate the sequence of events.
8. Make a colouring book.
3. Application – change-compute-demonstrate-discover-manipulate-modify-operate-predict-prepare-produce-relate-show-use-solve-translate-interpret-dramatize-illustrate-schedule-sketch-apply-construct-teach
(Can I use the knowledge in another familiar situation?)
Activities:
1. Construct a model to demonstrate how it works.
2. Make a diorama to illustrate an event.
3. Make a scrapbook about the areas of study.
4. Make a papier-mache map/clay model to include relevant information about an event.
5. Take a collection of photographs to demonstrate a particular point.
6. Make up a puzzle game.
7. Write a textbook about this topic for others.
4. Analysis – breakdown-diagram-identify-question-differentiate-distinguish-illustrate-infer-outline-point out-relate-select-separate-subdivide-analyze-calculate-test-experiment-compare-contrast-inspect-debate-inventory-question-dissect-deduce-abstract-order-investigate.
(Can I show differences, or make comparisons?)
Activities:
1. Design a questionnaire to gather information.
2. Write a commercial to sell a new product.
3. Make a flow chart to show the critical stages.
4. Construct a graph to illustrate selected information.
5. Make a family tree showing a relationships.
6. Devise a play about the study area.
7. Write a biography of a person studied.
8. Prepare a report about the area of study.
5. Synthesis – categorize-combine-compile-compose-create-devise-design-arrange-assemble-construct-explain-generate-modify-organize-plan-prepare-rearrange-reconstruct-relate-tell-reorganize-revise-rewrite-set up-summarize-write-propose-formulate-invent-hypothesize-imagine-produce-forecast-predict.
(Can I justify what I’m saying, doing, thinking, or how I’m going to act?)
Activities:
1. Conduct a debate about an issue of special interest.
2. Make a booklet about five rules you see as import. Convince others.
3. Form a panel to discuss views.
4. Write a letter to – advising on changes needed.
5. Write a half-year report.
6. Prepare a case to present your view about.
6. Evaluation/Create – appraise-compare-conclude-contrast-criticize-describe-discriminate-explain-justify-interpret-relate-summarize-support-judge-evaluate-rate-rank-value-revise-score-choose-estimate-measure-editorialize-decide-dispute-discuss-verify-assess.
(Can I generate new ideas, new products, or ways of looking at things?)
Activities:
1. Invent a machine to do a specific task.
2. Design a building to house your study.
3. Create a new product. Give it a name and plan a marketing campaign.
4. Write about your feelings in relation to…
5. Write a TV show, play, puppet show, role play, song or pantomime about…
6. Design a record, book or magazine cover for….
7. Sell an idea.
8. Devise a way to….
(What kind of questions can be asked to extend thinking?)
Think of these when preparing your next activity, test or quiz
1. Knowledge – define-describe-identify-label-list-match-name-outline-reproduce-select-state-repeat-recall-locate-memorize-review.
(Can I recall information? What are the facts?)
Activities:
1. Make a list of the main events of the story.
2. Make a timeline of events.
3. Make a facts chart.
4. Write a list of any pieces of information you can remember.
5. What animals were in the story?
6. Make a chart showing…..
7. Make an acrostic.
8. Recite a poem.
2. Comprehension – convert-defend-distinguish-estimate-explain-extend-generalize-give examples-infer-paraphrase-predict-rewrite-summarize-restate-describe-recognize-locate-identify-report-review-tell.
(Can I explain ideas and concepts? Do I show that I understand?)
Activities:
1. Cut out or draw pictures to show a particular event.
2. Illustrate what you think the main idea may have been.
3. Make a cartoon strip showing the sequence of events.
4. Write and perform a play based on the story.
5. Retell the story in your own words.
6. Write a summary report of the event.
7. Prepare a flow chart to illustrate the sequence of events.
8. Make a colouring book.
3. Application – change-compute-demonstrate-discover-manipulate-modify-operate-predict-prepare-produce-relate-show-use-solve-translate-interpret-dramatize-illustrate-schedule-sketch-apply-construct-teach
(Can I use the knowledge in another familiar situation?)
Activities:
1. Construct a model to demonstrate how it works.
2. Make a diorama to illustrate an event.
3. Make a scrapbook about the areas of study.
4. Make a papier-mache map/clay model to include relevant information about an event.
5. Take a collection of photographs to demonstrate a particular point.
6. Make up a puzzle game.
7. Write a textbook about this topic for others.
4. Analysis – breakdown-diagram-identify-question-differentiate-distinguish-illustrate-infer-outline-point out-relate-select-separate-subdivide-analyze-calculate-test-experiment-compare-contrast-inspect-debate-inventory-question-dissect-deduce-abstract-order-investigate.
(Can I show differences, or make comparisons?)
Activities:
1. Design a questionnaire to gather information.
2. Write a commercial to sell a new product.
3. Make a flow chart to show the critical stages.
4. Construct a graph to illustrate selected information.
5. Make a family tree showing a relationships.
6. Devise a play about the study area.
7. Write a biography of a person studied.
8. Prepare a report about the area of study.
5. Synthesis – categorize-combine-compile-compose-create-devise-design-arrange-assemble-construct-explain-generate-modify-organize-plan-prepare-rearrange-reconstruct-relate-tell-reorganize-revise-rewrite-set up-summarize-write-propose-formulate-invent-hypothesize-imagine-produce-forecast-predict.
(Can I justify what I’m saying, doing, thinking, or how I’m going to act?)
Activities:
1. Conduct a debate about an issue of special interest.
2. Make a booklet about five rules you see as import. Convince others.
3. Form a panel to discuss views.
4. Write a letter to – advising on changes needed.
5. Write a half-year report.
6. Prepare a case to present your view about.
6. Evaluation/Create – appraise-compare-conclude-contrast-criticize-describe-discriminate-explain-justify-interpret-relate-summarize-support-judge-evaluate-rate-rank-value-revise-score-choose-estimate-measure-editorialize-decide-dispute-discuss-verify-assess.
(Can I generate new ideas, new products, or ways of looking at things?)
Activities:
1. Invent a machine to do a specific task.
2. Design a building to house your study.
3. Create a new product. Give it a name and plan a marketing campaign.
4. Write about your feelings in relation to…
5. Write a TV show, play, puppet show, role play, song or pantomime about…
6. Design a record, book or magazine cover for….
7. Sell an idea.
8. Devise a way to….
