1. Bloom’s taxonomy
High order
thinking skills Evaluation
Synthesis
Analysis
Application
Comprehension
Low order Knowing
thinking skills

2. Knowing
Remembering information eg:
define identify
label state
list match
Write the equation for the Ideal Gas
Law

3. Comprehension
Explaining the meaning of information
describe generalise
estimate
paraphrase summarise
Describe in prose what is shown in
graph form

4. Application
Using abstractions in concrete
situations
determine chart implement,
prepare solve use
develop
Derive a kinetic model from
experimental data

5. Analysis
Breaking down a whole into component
parts
point out differentiate distinguish
discriminate compare
Identify supporting evidence to support
the interpretation of a literary passage

6. Synthesis
Putting parts together to form a new and
integrated whole
create design plan
organise generate write
Develop an individualised nutrition program
for a diabetic patient

7. Evaluation
Making judgements about the merits of
ideas, materials, or phenomena.
appraise critique judge
weigh evaluate select
Assess the appropriateness of a
conclusion based on the evidence