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Bloom’s Taxonomy provides a hierarchy of cognitive skills, ranging from basic to higher-order thinking. Here are examples of how to frame questions at different levels:
• Knowledge (Remember):
• What is the definition of…?
• Can you list the key features of…?
• How would you describe…?
• Comprehension (Understand):
• Can you summarize…?
• How would you explain…?
• Can you clarify the meaning of…?
• Application (Apply):
• How would you use this information to…?
• Can you apply this concept to solve…?
• What examples can you find to demonstrate…?
• Analysis (Analyze):
• Break down the components of…?
• What patterns or trends can you identify in…?
• How does A relate to B in the context of…?
• Synthesis (Create):
• Can you design a new way to…?
• How would you organize elements to create…?
• What alternative can you propose for…?
• Evaluation (Evaluate):
• What criteria would you use to assess…?
• Can you justify the value of…?
• How would you compare and contrast…?
When framing questions, consider the level of understanding and skills you want to assess, then formulate questions that align with that cognitive level.
