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Bloom’s Taxonomy Applied to Questioning
Below are the six question categories as defined by Bloom (1956).
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Question Starters… |
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This category should not be used for the discussion board questions.
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Comprehension |
Can you distinguish between...? What differences exist between...? Can you provide an example of what you mean...? Can you provide a definition for...? |
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Application |
Do you know another instance where...? What factors would you change if...? Can you apply the method used to some experience of your own...? From the information given, can you develop a set of instructions about...? |
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Analysis |
How was this similar to...? What was the underlying theme of...? What do you see as other possible outcomes? Can you compare your ... with that presented in...? How is ... similar to...? What are some of the problems of...? Can you distinguish between...? What was the problem with...? |
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Synthesis |
Can you design a ... to...? Can you see a possible solution to...? If you had access to all resources how would you deal with...? What would happen if...? |
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Evaluation |
Is there a better solution to...? Judge the value of... Do you think ... is a good or a bad thing? What changes to ... would you recommend? How would you feel if...? How effective are...? What do you think about...? |
Bloom, B. S. (1956). Taxonomy of educational objectives. Boston, MA: Allyn and
Bacon.
