Understanding Question Terms: Bloom's Taxonomy Cheat Sheet

A Education › Science cheat sheet in English by UmeshJagtap

Some common question terms that you may encounter in exams.

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1. Knowledge (Remem­ber­ing):

Define
Provide a clear and precise explan­ation of a term or concept.
List
Enumerate a series of items or elements related to a given topic.
Recall
Retrieve inform­ation from memory without external cues.
Name
Provide the specific title or identi­fic­ation of something.
Identify
Recognize and name specific elements or charac­ter­istics.
Label
Assign a descri­ptive name or category to something.
Memorize
Commit inform­ation to memory through repeti­tion.
State
Express or declare inform­ation in a straig­htf­orward manner.

2. Compre­hension (Under­sta­nding):

Explain
Provide reasons or clarify the meaning of a concept or statement.
Describe
Provide detailed inform­ation or charac­ter­istics about a topic.
Summarize
Provide a concise overview of a longer passage, text, or event.
Paraphrase
Restate inform­ation in one's own words to demons­trate unders­tan­ding.
Interpret
Understand and explain the meaning or signif­icance of data, texts, or events.
Claasify
Categorize items or ideas based on common charac­ter­istics.
Compare
Identify simila­rities between two or more items or ideas.
Contrast
Highlight the differ­ences between two or more items or ideas.

3. Applic­ation (Apply­ing):

Solve
Find a solution to a problem or answer a question using approp­riate methods or techni­ques.
Demons­trate
Perform or show a skill, process, or concept.
Apply
Use knowledge or skills in a new or practical situation.
Use
Employ a specific concept or skill to achieve a particular goal.
Illustrate
Use examples or diagrams to clarify a concept or support an explan­ation.
Calculate
Perform mathem­atical operations to determine a result.
Implement
Put a plan or idea into action.

4. Analysis (Analy­zing):

Analyze
Break down complex inform­ation into its consti­tuent parts and examine them separa­tely.
Evaluate
Make judgments about the strengths, weakne­sses, or signif­icance of something.
Compare
Identify simila­rities and differ­ences between two or more items or ideas.
Contrast
Highlight the differ­ences between two or more items or ideas.
Examine
Inspect or invest­igate closely to understand the components or structure.

5. Evaluation (Evalu­ating):

Evaluate
Make judgments about the value, quality, or effect­iveness of something.
Judge
Form an opinion or make a decision based on given criteria.
Critique
Provide a critical analysis or evaluation of a particular argument, theory, or work.
Assess
Measure or determine the worth or importance of something.
Justify
Provide reasons or evidence to support a given statement or decision.
Prioritize
Provide reasons or evidence to support a given statement or decision.
Defend
Support and argue in favor of a position or idea.

6. Synthesis (Creat­ing):

Create
Generate something new by combining existing elements or ideas.
Design
Plan or outline the structure or form of something.
Generate
Produce new ideas, solutions, or possib­ili­ties.
Compose
Write or create a piece of work, such as an essay or poem.
Develop
Elaborate or expand upon a concept or idea.
Formulate
Develop a plan, hypoth­esis, or strategy.

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