10 Bloom’s Taxonomy Verbs

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Verbs & Example Assignments/Activities-

Remember

Verbs- List, Define, Describe, Identify, Show, Label, Collect, Examine, Tabulate, Quote, Recall, Recognize, Repeat, Reproduce, State, Match, Name, Outline, Select, Record, Recite, Memorize, Retrieve, Locate, Find, Enumerate, Illustrate, Highlight

Assignments/Activities- Multiple-choice tests, Flashcards, Fact-recall quizzes, Definitions, Labeling diagrams, Listing key points, Matching terms with definitions, Outlining chapters, Reciting facts, Reproducing lists, Completing fill-in-the-blank exercises, Identifying parts on a diagram

Understand

Verbs-Summarize, Explain, Interpret, Paraphrase, Discuss, Predict, Describe, Compare, Classify, Differentiate, Associate, Distinguish, Estimate, Extend, Generalize, Infer, Restate, Translate, Review, Exemplify, Demonstrate, Clarify, Contrast, Outline, Illustrate, Summarize, Explain, Conclude, Paraphrase

Assignments/Activities-Summarizing readings, Paraphrasing articles, Classifying information, Comparing and contrasting concepts, Explaining processes in one’s own words, Interpreting graphs, Discussing topics in groups, Writing summaries, Creating concept maps, Making predictions, Translating text into another format, Conducting book reviews

Apply

Verbs-Apply, Use, Solve, Demonstrate, Calculate, Complete, Illustrate, Show, Examine, Modify, Relate, Change, Classify, Experiment, Discover, Operate, Perform, Produce, Use, Employ, Schedule, Sketch, Implement, Execute, Utilize, Administer, Practice, Execute, Perform, Implement, Integrate, Adapt, Develop

Assignments/Activities-Solving case studies, Conducting experiments, Applying formulas to solve problems, Performing procedures, Creating models, Implementing projects, Executing plans, Demonstrating techniques, Preparing reports, Carrying out interviews, Applying concepts to new situations, Practicing skills in a lab

Analyze

Verbs-Analyze, Separate, Order, Explain, Connect, Classify, Arrange, Divide, Compare, Select, Explain, Infer, Categorize, Differentiate, Distinguish, Conclude, Prioritize, Subdivide, Survey, Deduce, Organize, Attribute, Test, Contrast, Correlate, Investigate, Detect, Examine, Appraise, Dissect, Differentiate, Diagram, Outline, Break down, Deconstruct

Assignments/Activities-Analyzing case studies, Comparing and contrasting ideas, Breaking down complex information, Conducting SWOT analysis, Creating flowcharts, Developing logical arguments, Identifying patterns, Examining research findings, Critiquing articles, Organizing information into categories, Performing root cause analysis, Creating mind maps, Differentiating components

Evaluate

Verbs-Judge, Select, Choose, Decide, Justify, Debate, Verify, Argue, Recommend, Assess, Discuss, Determine, Critique, Evaluate, Measure, Conclude, Compare, Contrast, Support, Defend, Rate, Test, Criticize, Appraise, Validate, Rank, Grade, Inspect, Weigh, Evaluate, Recommend, Validate, Persuade, Justify, Argue, Reflect, Support, Value

Assignments/Activities-Writing critical reviews, Participating in debates, Justifying decisions, Evaluating solutions, Assessing projects, Rating performances, Critiquing theories, Comparing different viewpoints, Recommending actions, Conducting peer reviews, Developing evaluation criteria, Reflecting on experiences, Arguing a position

Create

Verbs- Create, Design, Formulate, Build, Invent, Construct, Generate, Develop, Plan, Compile, Compose, Organize, Propose, Setup, Derive, Modify, Rearrange, Integrate, Reorganize, Adapt, Revise, Transform, Rewrite, Design, Synthesize, Hypothesize, Assemble, Devise, Imagine, Produce, Innovate, Compose, Plan, Formulate, Arrange, Generate, Conceive, Construct, Produce

Assignments/Activities-Designing experiments, Creating new products, Writing original stories, Developing business plans, Formulating hypotheses, Inventing solutions, Producing videos, Composing music, Planning marketing campaigns, Constructing models, Generating new ideas, Drafting blueprints, Proposing new theories, Developing apps, Scripting plays.