(1) Knowledge

(2) Comprehension

(3) Application

(4) Analysis

(5) Synthesis

(6) Evaluation

EXAMPLES OF QUESTIONS IN THE TAXONOMY

Dalton and Smith[1] (1986) provide us with the following examples:

KNOWLEDGE

POTENTIAL ACTIVITIES AND

USEFUL VERBS SAMPLE QUESTIONS
PRODUCTS

 What happened after...?

 Tell
 How many...?  Make a list of the main events..
 List
 Who was it that...?  Make a timeline of events.
 Describe
 Can you name the...?  Make a facts chart.
 Relate
 Describe what happened at...?  Write a list of any pieces of information you
 Locate
 Who spoke to...? can remember.
 Write
 Can you tell why...?  List all the .... in the story/article/reading
 Find
 Find the meaning of...? piece.
 State
 What is...?  Make a chart showing...
 Name
 Which is true or false...?

COMPREHENSION

POTENTIAL ACTIVITIES AND

USEFUL VERBS SAMPLE QUESTIONS
PRODUCTS

 Explain  Can you write in your own  Cut out or draw pictures to show a

 Interpret words...? particular event.

 Outline  Can you write a brief outline...?  Illustrate what you think the main idea
 Discuss  What do you think could of was.

 Distinguish happened next...?  Make a cartoon strip showing the

 Predict  Who do you think...? sequence of events.

 Restate  What was the main idea...?  Write and perform a play based on the

 Translate  Who was the key character...? story.

 Compare  Can you distinguish between...?  Retell the story in your words.

 Describe  What differences exist Paint a picture of some aspect you like.

between...?  Write a summary report of an event.

 Can you provide an example of  Prepare a flow chart to illustrate the

what you mean...? sequence of events.

 Can you provide a definition  Make a colouring book.

for...?

APPLICATION

POTENTIAL ACTIVITIES AND

USEFUL VERBS SAMPLE QUESTIONS
PRODUCTS

 Solve  Do you know another instance  Construct a model to demonstrate how it

 Show where...? will work.

 Use  Could this have happened in...?  Make a scrapbook about the areas of

 Illustrate  Can you group by characteristics study.

 Construct such as...?  Take a collection of photographs to

 Complete What factors would you change demonstrate a particular point.

 Examine if...?  Make up a puzzle game suing the ideas

 Classify  Can you apply the method used from the study area.

to some experience of your  Make a clay model of an item in the

own...? material.

 What questions would you ask  Design a market strategy for your product

of...? using a known strategy as a model.

 From the information given, can  Paint a mural using the same materials.

you develop a set of instructions  Write a textbook about... for others.

 about...?

 Would this information be useful if

you had a ...?

ANALYSIS

POTENTIAL ACTIVITIES AND

USEFUL VERBS SAMPLE QUESTIONS
PRODUCTS

 Analyse  Which events could have  Design a questionnaire to gather

 Distinguish happened...? information.

 Examine  I ... happened, what might the  Write a commercial to sell a new product.

 Compare ending have been?  Conduct an investigation to produce

 Contrast  How was this similar to...? information to support a view.

 Investigate  What was the underlying theme  Make a flow chart to show the critical

 Categorise of...? stages.

 Identify  What do you see as other  Construct a graph to illustrate selected

 Explain possible outcomes? information.

 Separate  Why did ... changes occur?  Make a family tree showing relationships.

 Advertise  Can you compare your ... with  Put on a play about the study area.

that presented in...?  Write a biography of the study person.

 Can you explain what must have  Prepare a report about the area of study.

happened when...?  Arrange a party. Make all the

 How is ... similar to ...? arrangements and record the steps

 What are some of the problems needed.

of...?  Review a work of art in terms of form,

 Can you distinguish between...? colour and texture.

 What were some of the motives  Review a film

behind...?

 What was the turning point in the

game?
  What was the problem with...?

SYNTHESIS

POTENTIAL ACTIVITIES AND

USEFUL VERBS SAMPLE QUESTIONS
PRODUCTS

 Create  Can you design a ... to ...?  Invent a machine to do a specific task.

 Invent  Why not compose a song  Design a building to house your study.

 Compose about...?  Create a new product. Give it a name and

 Predict  Can you see a possible solution plan a marketing campaign.

 Plan to...?  Write about your feelings in relation to...

 Construct  If you had access to all resources  Write a TV show, play, puppet show, role

 Design how would you deal with...? play, song or pantomime about...?

 Imagine  Why don't you devise your own  Design a record, book, or magazine cover

 Propose way for...?

 Devise  to deal with...?  Make up a new language code and write

 Formulate  What would happen if...? material suing it.

 How many ways can you...?  Sell an idea.

 Can you create new and unusual  Devise a way to...

uses for...?  Compose a rhythm or put new words to a

 Can you write a new recipe for a known melody.

tasty dish?

 Can you develop a proposal

which would...

EVALUATION

POTENTIAL ACTIVITIES AND

USEFUL VERBS SAMPLE QUESTIONS
PRODUCTS

 Judge  Is there a better solution to...  Prepare a list of criteria to judge a ... show.
 Select  Judge the value of... Indicate priority and ratings.

 Choose  Can you defend your position  Conduct a debate about an issue of

 Decide about...? special interest.

 Justify  Do you think ... is a good or a bad  Make a booklet about 5 rules you see as

 Debate thing? important. Convince others.

 Verify  How would you have handled...?  Form a panel to discuss views, e.g.

 Argue  What changes to ... would you "Learning at School.".

 Recommend recommend?  Write a letter to ... advising on changes

 Assess  Do you believe? needed at...

 Discuss  Are you a ... person?  Write a report.

 Rate  How would you feel if...?  Prepare a case to present your view

 Prioritise  How effective are...? about...

 Determine  What do you think about...?