Blooms+Taxonomy

= Blooms Taxonomy is "thinking about thinking." The thinking is split into the following categories: = = Knowledge = == Has memory of previously-learned materials by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts and answers == = Comprehension = == Has a clear understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas == = Application = == Using new knowledge. Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way == = Analysis = == Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations == = Synthesis = == Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions == = Evaluation = == Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas or quality of work based on a set of criteria ==

== We use these skills daily and work toward a higher level of thinking through discussion and activities. ==

This clip from Youtube is a clever demonstration of it.
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