Bloom’s Level: Understand

How do I know I have reached this level?

I comprehend or understand the subject, topic, competency, or competency area; I use ideas associated with the
subject without relating them to other ideas or subjects.

What do I do at this level?

I translate ideas into my own words. I translate graphical or symbolic information (e.g., tables, diagrams, graphs,
mathematical formulas, etc.) into verbal forms, and vice versa. I interpret or summarize communications
(oral/written/graphical). I can use the problem solution to determine effects, trends, implications, corollaries, etc.

How will the teacher know I am at this level?

The teacher will ask questions that can be answered by restating or reorganizing material in a literal manner; i.e., by
clearly stating facts or the principle meaning of the material in your own words. The teacher will also give tests based
on the textbook problems that were (1) assigned as homework or (2) used as examples in the textbook or in class.

What are typical ways I can demonstrate, on my own, my comprehension and understanding?
 Read textbook problems, understand what is required, and successfully solve the problems.
 Clearly document the process used to solve the problem.
 Clearly describe the solution to the problem.
 Draw conclusions based on the solution to the problem.
 Restate an idea, theory, or principle in your own words.

Keyword definitions and suggested structures for each

Keyword Definition as per Tut301
Discuss This implies that there are various 1.Lay theory basis as precise to the study material as possible,
explanations of or opinions about
the topic. You must state what
they are and how and why they
correspond or differ. Discuss often
involves weighing up arguments.
Explain Write about the topic in such a way 1.Lay theory basis as precise to the study material as possible,
that the reader gains a better
understanding of the important
underlying facts. An explanation
tells the reader “why a thing is the
way it is”.
Illustrate Also review, draw or outline. Give
examples or draw a diagram to
make a particular topic or subject
clearer. Reproduce an existing
thing just as it is, without any
changes, comments or arguments.
Suggested composition (±1 page maximum)
recounting the given theory on the subject matter.
2.Formulate arguments according to the subject matter,
where points can be weighed up or correlations can be
drawn.
3.Review answer to ensure the subject matter is fully
discussed, giving a full view from all perspectives.
recounting the given theory on the subject matter.
2.Rephrase theory in layman’s terms and use examples or
metaphors to create a better understanding of the subject
matter.
3.Review answer to ensure it indeed explains why the subject
matter is how it is in such a way that anyone would gain the
intended insight.
1.Identify key elements and create the theoretical outline of
the subject matter.
2.Link the key elements of the outline to something practical,
like examples, to show the outline or review created, in
context.