Originally created in the 1950âČs by Benjamin Bloom, it was created as a way to classify levels of thinking. Often it is used to categorize how well someone knows something, along with helping teachers create learning objectives for their students. In 2000, a revised version was created by Lauren Anderson.
[ID: A visual representation of the original Bloomâs Taxonomy. A triangle with 6 horizontal levels reads each learning objective and a quick explanation. Starting at the base, the first level is light blue and reads âKnowledge: describe, list, identify, define, recall.â The second level is purple and reads âComprehension: distinguish, recognize, classify, report, select.â The third level is pink and reads âApplication: demonstrate, compose, produce, apply, prepare, discover.â The fourth level is green and reads âAnalysis: investigate, categorize, solve, illustrate, diagram.â The fifth level is yellow and reads âSynthesis: compose, develop, formulate, categorize.â The sixth and top most level is blue and reads âEvaluation: judge, critique, defend, evaluate.â /End ID]
[ID: A visual representation of the updated Bloomâs Taxonomy. The pyramid has 6 levels, each stating a part of the Taxonomy. To the right are explanations of the learning objective. Starting from the bottom, the first level is purple and reads âRemember: recall facts and basic concepts. Define, duplicate, list, memorize, repeat, state.â The second level is blue and reads âUnderstand : Explain ideas or concepts. Classify, describe, discuss, explain, identify, locate, recognize, report, select, translate.â The third level is green and reads âApply. Use information in new situations. Execute, implement, solve, use, demonstrate, interpret, operate, schedule, sketch.â The fourth level is yellow and reads âAnalyze: Draw connections among ideas. Differentiate, organize, relate, compare, contrast, distinguish, examine, experiment, question, test.â The fifth level is orange and reads âEvaluate: Justify a stand or decision. Appraise, argue, defend, judge, select, support, value, critique, weigh.â The topmost and last level is red and reads âCreate. Produce new or original work. Design, assemble, construct, conjecture, develop, formulate, author, investigate.â /End ID]