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Introduction To Bloom's Taxonomy:: Knowledge Level
Introduction To Bloom's Taxonomy:: Knowledge Level
With synthesis, students are required to use the given facts to create
new theories or make predictions. They might have to pull in
knowledge from multiple subjects and synthesize this information
before coming to a conclusion. For example, if a student is asked to
invent a new product or game they are being asked to synthesize. You
are probably writing synthesis questions when you use words like
invent, imagine, create, compose, etc.
Evaluation:
The reason that some teachers fail to move students up the levels of
Bloom's Taxonomy are many. For example, a teacher might have low
expectations concerning the students' abilities. This is just sad and
becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. Another reason might be that it can
become difficult and time consuming for the teacher. It is a complete
truth that it is much easier to grade assignments based on the lower
levels than on the higher levels. In fact, as you move up Bloom's
Taxonomy, you will find that rubrics become more important to ensure
fair, accurate, and quick grading.
In the end, it is supremely important that we as educators help our
students become critical thinkers. Building on knowledge and helping
kids begin to apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate is the key to
helping them grow and prosper in school and beyond.
Citation: Bloom, B. S. (ed.). Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. Vol.
1: Cognitive Domain. New York: McKay, 1956.