The following categories reflect progressively more complex cognitive levels. The tables below each show verbs describing activities at that cognitive level.
Recognizes and recalls facts and specifics.
Word's reflect knowledge:
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define |
record |
name |
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memorize |
list |
relate |
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repeat |
recall |
state |
Interprets, translates, summarize or paraphrases information.
Words reflect comprehension:
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restate |
tell |
locate |
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discuss |
review |
identify |
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describe |
report |
express |
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recognize |
explain |
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Uses information in a situation different from original learning context.
Words reflect application of knowledge:
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translate |
employ |
dramatize |
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interpret |
use |
practice |
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apply |
demonstrate |
illustrate |
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operate |
schedule |
sketch |
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Separates whole into parts until relationship among elements is clear.
Words reflect analysis:
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classify |
differentiate |
experiment |
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distinguish |
appraise |
test |
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analyze |
calculate |
compare |
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contrast |
criticize |
diagram |
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question |
relate |
examine |
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translate |
interpret |
inventory |
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inspect |
debate |
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Combines elements to form new entity from original ones.
Words reflect synthesis:
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synthesize |
compose |
plan |
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propose |
design |
formulate |
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design |
construct |
create |
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set up |
organize |
manage |
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prepare |
integrate |
predict |
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summarize |
assemble |
collect |
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arrange |
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Involves acts of decision making, judging or selecting based on criteria and
rational.
Words reflect evaluation:
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judge |
appraise |
evaluate |
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rate |
compare |
score |
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revise |
value |
select |
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measure |
estimate |
assess |
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choose |
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