Bloom's Taxonomy for Circle Drawing Techniques

• Bloom's Taxonomy provides a hierarchical framework for categorizing educational learning objectives.
• The levels include: Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, and Create.
• Each level builds upon the previous one, representing increasing cognitive complexity.
• When constructing objectives, start by considering what cognitive level you want students to achieve regarding circle drawing techniques.
• Terminology refers to the specific vocabulary and concepts related to drawing circles.
• Bloom’s Taxonomy can be applied to circle drawing as follows:

Remember

• Recall the definition of a circle.
• List the tools used for drawing circles.
• Identify the different parts of a circle (center, radius, diameter, circumference).
• Recognize standard terminology related to circle drawing (e.g., tangent, arc, chord).

Understand

• Explain how a circle is constructed using a compass.
• Summarize the steps involved in drawing a circle of a specific radius.
• Describe the relationship between the radius and diameter of a circle.
• Interpret diagrams or instructions for drawing circles.
• Classify different types of lines (tangent, secant) in relation to a circle.

Apply

• Use a compass to draw a circle of a given radius.
• Draw multiple circles with different radii.
• Apply circle-drawing techniques to create patterns or designs.
• Demonstrate how to bisect a line using circle constructions.
• Construct inscribed and circumscribed circles for simple polygons.

Analyze

• Compare and contrast different methods for drawing circles (e.g., compass vs. freehand).
• Differentiate between accurate and inaccurate circle drawings.
• Examine the effect of changing the radius or center point on the resulting circle.
• Analyze a complex geometric design to identify the circles and arcs used.

Evaluate

• Assess the accuracy and precision of a drawn circle.
• Critique different circle-drawing tools based on their usability and effectiveness.
• Justify the choice of a specific circle-drawing technique for a given task.
• Evaluate geometric constructions involving circles for accuracy and efficiency.

Create

• Design and create an original geometric pattern using circles and arcs.
• Develop a new method for drawing circles or arcs.
• Formulate a problem that can be solved using circle constructions.
• Invent a tool or device to aid in drawing circles more accurately or efficiently.