Bloom’s Taxonomy Webb’s Depth of Knowledge

Tierney (Cognitive Complexity)
Bloom’s Taxonomy Webb’s Depth of Knowledge
REMEMBERING – L1
“Exhibit memory of previously learned
material by recalling facts, terms, basic
concepts, and answers.”
UNDERSTANDING – L2
“Demonstrate understanding of facts and
ideas by organizing, comparing, translating,
interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating
main ideas.”
APPLYING – L3
“Solve problems and situations by applying
acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and
rules in A different way.”
ANALYZING – L4
“Examine and break information into parts
by identifying motives or causes. Make
inferences and find evidence to support
generalizations.”
EVALUATING – L5
“Present and defend opinions by making
judgments about information, validity of
ideas, poor quality of work based on a set
criteria.”
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CREATING – L6
“Compile information together in a different
way by combining elements in a new pattern
or proposing alternative solutions.”
RECALL
Recall of a fact, information, or procedure (e.g.,
What are 3 critical skill cues for the overhand
throw?)
BASIC APPLICATION OF
SKILL/CONCEPT
Use of information, conceptual knowledge,
procedures, two or more steps, etc. (e.g., Explain
why each skill cue is important to the overhand
throw. “By stepping forward you are able to throw
the ball further.”)
STRATEGIC THINKING
Requires reasoning, developing a plan or sequence of
steps; has some complexity; more than one possible
answer; generally takes less than 10 minutes to do
(e.g., Design 2 different plays in basketball and
explain what different skills are needed and when the
plays should be carried out.)
EXTENDED THINKING
Requires an investigation; time to think and process
multiple conditions of the problem or task; and more
than 10 minutes to do non-routine manipulations
(e.g., Analyze 3 different tennis, racquetball, and
badminton strokes for similarities, differences, and
purposes. Then, discuss the relationship between the
mechanics of the stroke and the strategy for using the
stroke during game play.)
Tierney (Cognitive Complexity)
Cognitive Complexity
Bloom’s Taxonomy Webb’s Depth of Knowledge
Evaluating
&
Creating
Extended Thinking
Analyzing Strategic Thinking
Applying Application
Understanding Recall
Remembering
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