7 Questions
What is Bloom's Taxonomy?
A framework for categorizing educational goals
When was Bloom's Taxonomy first published?
1956
How many major categories are there in Bloom's Taxonomy?
6
How are the categories presented in Bloom's Taxonomy?
As a continuum from simple to complex and concrete to abstract
When was the revised taxonomy of Bloom's Taxonomy created?
2001
What is the basis of the six cognitive processes in the revised taxonomy?
Knowledge
Who uses Bloom's Taxonomy?
Both K-12 teachers and college instructors
Study Notes
- Bloom's Taxonomy is a framework for categorizing educational goals.
- It was first published in 1956 by Benjamin Bloom and his collaborators.
- The taxonomy consists of six major categories: Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, and Evaluation.
- The categories are presented as a continuum from simple to complex and concrete to abstract.
- In 2001, a group of cognitive psychologists revised the taxonomy, using verbs and gerunds to label the categories and subcategories.
- The revised taxonomy includes six cognitive processes: Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, and Create.
- Knowledge is at the basis of these six cognitive processes.
- The revised taxonomy also includes a separate taxonomy of the types of knowledge used in cognition.
- The taxonomy is widely used by K-12 teachers and college instructors.
- The taxonomy provides a dynamic conception of classification for teaching, learning, and assessment.
Challenge yourself to test your knowledge of Bloom's Taxonomy! This quiz will assess your understanding of the framework for educational goals, including the six major categories and their continuum from simple to complex. Additionally, the revised taxonomy with its six cognitive processes and separate taxonomy of knowledge types will be covered. Perfect for educators and students alike, this quiz will help you gauge your understanding of this widely used tool for teaching, learning, and assessment.
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