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BLOOM’S TAXONOMY MATHEMATICS CHART
Levels
KNOWLEDGE
Learn terms, facts, methods,
procedures, concepts
COMPREHENSION
Understand uses and
implications of terms, facts, in other terms
methods, procedures, concepts
APPLICATION
Practice theory, solve problems, Manipulate, Operate, Practice, 2. Solve for area of a rectangle by using
use information in the new
situations
ANALYSIS
Analyze structure, recognize
assumptions, breaking down
material into parts
SYNTHESIS
Putting information together
into a new and creative way.
EVALUATION
Set standards, Judge with
purpose, accept or reject on
basis of criteria
Verbs Sample Tasks
Draw, Recognize, Count, 1. Can you identify the different place
Group, Reproduce, Memorize, values in the metric system?
State, Tabulate, Identify, Point, 2. State the mode, mean, median, and
Follow Directions range from your set of data.
3. How do you reproduce a circle using a
compass?
Change, Classify, Convert, Esti- 1. Classify polygons by regularity,
mate, Interpret, Measure, Put in concavity, and line symmetry.
Order, Show, Suggest, Express 2. Explain how to convert between
fractions, decimals, and percents.
3. What is your interpretation of the data
expressed on the graph?
Calculate, Compute, Construct, 1. How do you calculate the percent of a
Demonstrate, Derive, Graph, given whole?
Prove, Solve A= l x w.
3. What information do you consider when
graphing data derived from a survey?
Break down, Deduce, Diagram, 1. What methods can be used to compare
Distinguish, Formulate, Group, and order fractions?
Order, Separate, Simplify, Sort 2. Analyze the relationship between
variables on a graph.
3. What factors do you consider when
formulating a plan for problem solving?
Construct, Create, Derive, 1. Describe some patterns that you
Develop, Document, Generate, recognized in the construction of
Integrate, Plan, Predict, Pascal’s Triangle.
Prepare, Propose, Specify, Tell 2. What kind of table can you create that
represents change in temperature?
3. What prediction can you make from this
graph?
Appraise, Choose, Compare, 1. Evaluate the expression after changing
Conclude, Decide, Describe, the order of operations.
Evaluate, Justify, Measure, 2. Describe how to solve a problem using
Validate the 4 step method.
3. Justify your reason for choosing the
strategy selected.
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