Bloom's Taxonomy of Cognitive Development

Bloom identified six levels within the cognitive domain, from the simple recall or recognition of facts, as the lowest
level, through increasingly more complex and abstract mental levels, to the highest order which is classified as
evaluation. A description of the six levels as well as verb examples that represent intellectual activity are listed
here.

Knowledge is defined as remembering of previously learned material. This may

involve the recall of a wide range of material, from specific facts to complete
theories, but all that is required is the bringing to mind of the appropriate
information. Knowledge represents the lowest level of learning outcomes in the
cognitive domain.

Verbs: arrange, define, duplicate, label, list, memorize, name, order, recognize,
relate, recall, repeat, reproduce state.

Comprehension is defined as the ability to grasp the meaning of material. This may
be shown by translating material from one form to another (words to numbers), by
interpreting material (explaining or summarizing), and by estimating furture trends
(predicting consequences or effects). These learning outcomes go one step beyond the simple remembering of
material, and represent the lowest level of understanding.

Verbs: classify, describe, discuss, explain, express, identify, indicate, locate, recognize, report, restate, review,
select, translate.

Application refers to the ability to use learned material in new and concrete situations. This may include the
application of such things as rules, methods, concepts, principles, laws, and theories. Learning outcomes in this
area require a higher level of understanding than those under comprehension.

Verbs: apply, choose, demonstrate, dramatize, employ, illustrate, interpret, operate, practice, schedule, sketch,
solve, use, write.

Analysis refers to the ability to break down material into its component parts so that its organizational structure
may be understood. This may include the identification of the parts, analysis of the relationships between parts,
and recognition of the organizational principles involved. Learning outcomes here represent a higher intellectual
level than comprehension and application becasue they require an understanding of both the content and the
structural form of the material.

Verbs: analyze, appraise, calculate, categorize, compare, contrast, criticize, differentiate, discriminate, distinguish,
examine, experiment, question, test.

Synthesis refers to the ability to put parts together to form a new whole. This may involve the production of a
unique communication (theme or speech), a plan of operations (research proposal), or a set of abstract relations
(scheme for classifying information). Learning outcomes in this area stress creative behaviors, with major
emphasis on the formulation of new patterns or structures.

Verbs: arrange, assemble, collect, compose, construct, create, design, develop, formulate, manage, organize,
plan, prepare, propose, set up, write.

Evaluation is concerned with the ability to judge the value of material (statement, novel, poem, research report)
for a given purpose. The judgements are to be based on definite criteria. These may be internal criteria
(organization) or external criteria (relevance to the purpose) and the student may determine the criteria or be
given them. Learning outcomes in this area are highest in the cognitive hierarchy because they contain elements of
all the other categories, plus conscious value judgements based on clearly defined criteria.

Verbs: appraise, argue, assess, attach, choose compare, defend estimate, judge, predict, rate, core, select,
support, value, evaluate.

Reference: Major categories in the cognitive domain of the taxonomy of educational objectives (Bloom, 1956).
 HUMSS KA LANG
There’s a tweet that’s gone viral, about a teacher dissing students from the Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) track during a
review class.This isn’t a new trend. Institutions, corporations and even families have looked down on the liberal arts and social
sciences courses for years. Teachers think there’s no point in pursuing liberal arts other than that it’s a prerequisite to law school.
Parents argue that there are no viable careers for humanities majors. Even friends don’t get the point of learning history.
As an HUMSS student, I’ve personally heard of such views. “Anong gagawin mo sa HUMSS? Maging politiko? (What are you going
to do in HUMSS? Become a politician?)”
“Isn’t being in HUMSS easy, since you don’t deal with science or math?” My favorite: “How will you make money from liberal arts?
Better to become a doctor or be in business … ”

Limiting mentality
Let’s start with the basics. HUMSS stands for “Humanities and Social Sciences,” which means it covers not just political science but
literature, anthropology, philosophy, linguistics, communication and psychology. Studying HUMSS doesn’t automatically mean you
plan
on becoming a politician or lawyer; you can also be a writer, a counselor or even a broadcaster.

The assumption that every HUMSS student will end up a politician is like assuming that every student who takes up a course in
STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) is going to medical school. This mentality is limiting because there is a world of
opportunities waiting for students, regardless of their course, after graduation.

]Next, if you think being a HUMSS student is easy because there’s little to no math or science involved, you need a reality check.
Teachers will load you with readings and handouts like there’s no tomorrow.

Sure, you might be spared from taking several math subjects, but there’s no escaping the copious amount of reading, writing and
research in HUMSS. The perception that HUMSS students are good at dealing with people or arguing their case is just that—a
perception.

Because humanities and social sciences cover a broad field of interests, the students who are enrolled in their courses are a mix of
people— from debaters to Shakespeare fans, writers to aspiring filmmakers, outspoken activists to people who just want to
understand
humanity better.

These different personalities are what give the humanities and social sciences their color and vibrancy; thus, not everyone is
necessarily “good with people” or “argumentative.”

The most common, and probably the most annoying view, is that studying liberal arts means you’ll end up poor: “Happiness and
passion won’t buy you a meal.”

I hate that statement because I believe happiness and passion, for as long as you utilize them well, can actually buy you a meal—
and more.

Happiness and passion

If a doctor’s happiness and passion is treating children, and he happens to earn well from his practice, then why should it be any
different for those in the HUMSS fields? Just because graduates of these courses do not work in conventional settings doesn’t mean
they’re not enjoying well-paying jobs.

I grew up surrounded by lawyers; not only did they earn well, they were also happy because they loved what they were doing. If you
love what you do, you will find a way to sustain yourself.

“Dead Poets Society” is one of myfavorite films; in it, the inspiring English teacher John Keating (played by Robin Williams) said a
line that explains the value of HUMSS and other “unconventional disciplines.” It’s probably one of the most quoted lines in the film,
and it’s a mantra I personally live by, a line that I know has given many people reason to love the liberal arts even more.

“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute,” said Keating. “We read and write poetry because we are members of
the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits
and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.”

By: Zoe Andin 07:17 AM October 15, 2016

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 BUHAY NG HUMSS STUDENTS

The HUMSS strand is frequently viewed as the easiest academic strand since the specialized subjects we take
seems to be easy. However, not having any Math or Science subjects does not automatically mean that it's easy. As
a student of the HUMSS strand, being told as "HUMSS ka lang" is really annoying because trust me our strand is not
a piece of cake like what you're thinking.
Allow me to ironically enumerate reasons why HUMSS is the best strand.
1. We write A LOT
Essay there, essay here, essay everywhere! Our writing skill needs to be in shipshape to meet the standards or rubric
of the teacher. By writing a bunch of essays, we improve both our grammar and reasoning. That is why concept
papers to us are just a piece of cake. (just kidding)
2. Reading is our worst enemy
Writing cannot go without the unending readings that we are required to read for a certain reaction paper or
performance task. This may sound pretty bad but if you looked it at the brighter side, you are being trained by your
teachers for the heavier workloads in college. You will also learn to appreciate the beauty of reading journal articles,
like what Peter Manicas wrote entitled The Social Science Disciplines: The American Model. It explains how the
different social science disciplines reflects the social world.
3. We already know the horrible truth about the problems in the society (too bad)
Every discipline in the Social Science makes us socially aware in different aspects. For example, Political Science
teaches us about the different branches of the government and the different ideologies. Pol Sci also requires us to be
familiar and updated with the current conditions of the government.
4. THERE ARE SO MANY TERMS (literally)
From names, to dates, and to concepts; HUMSS got it all for you. It may be difficult to remember all these terms all
together, but learning and understanding them is what keeps me interested in the subject. It is cool how these terms
and names show up not only in the field of Social Science but also in Science or Math. Like in Anthropology,
specifically Physical Anthropology, we learned about Charles Darwin who was also mentioned in our Science
classes.
5. We can travel back time⏤ well not literally.
History may seem to be the most boring subject, but trust me it ain't. Learning about the things that happened in the
past is really interesting, well for me at least. Studying the past makes us appreciative of what we have in the
present #hugot.
6. When you thought you've dodged math, well think again.
Some of the HUMSS students chose this strand because of the fact that there is no additional Math subject, unlike
STEM or ABM. Economics is here to ruin that assumption! Actually not really, we only learn about the fundamentals
of Econ and not the computation side of it in HUMSS. However if you want to pursue Econ someday, be prepared for
the Math.
7. Researching is INEVITABLE
Since we need to write a lot of essays and I already mentioned that we read a lot, those two facts implies that we
HUMSS students are required to do research intensively. Journal articles are becoming our new bffs and google
scholar is bæ. Tiring as it may seem, but I know it's just a way for prepping us for more research in the near future.
(and my researching skills are getting better and better by the minute)
8. It's really tiring to be time travelers and teleporters at the same time (LOL)
History may turn us back in time, but Archaeology and Geology takes us onto an unending journey. Being able to
learn about different cultures without even interacting with them personally is really fascinating. We get to understand
their different beliefs and traditions, which for me is the best part of it.
9. The last and probably my favorite reason of all: we know your deepest secrets (i'm exaggerating, relax)
The principles of Sociology and Psychology equips us HUMSS students with the capabilities of seeing people
through different lenses. The theories that we learn makes us understand each and everyone better. Like the
Rational Choice Theory, that tells us that people choose those that will benefit them the most. This reason is my
favorite since Psychology is the field I am most inclined to, that is why learning all of these theories gets me all
excited to learn more.
HUMSS may seem the easiest, but you can trust me that it is the most interesting among the academic strands (not
bragging). I am hoping that after reading this, that "HUMSS ka lang" will transform into "Wow! HUMSS ka?" 🤞🤞
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BUHAY HUMSS STUDENT
The HUMSS strand is frequently viewed as the easiest academic strand since the specialized subjects we take
seems to be easy. However, not having any Math or Science subjects does not automatically mean that it's easy. As
a student of the HUMSS strand, being told as "HUMSS ka lang" is really annoying because trust me our strand is not
a piece of cake like what you're thinking.
The principles of Sociology and Psychology equips us HUMSS students with the capabilities of seeing people
through different lenses. The theories that we learn makes us understand each and everyone better. Like the
Rational Choice Theory, that tells us that people choose those that will benefit them the most. This reason is my
favorite since Psychology is the field I am most inclined to, that is why learning all of these theories gets me all
excited to learn more.
HUMSS may seem the easiest, but you can trust me that it is the most interesting among the academic strands (not
bragging). I am hoping that after reading my article, that "HUMSS ka lang" will transform into "Wow! HUMSS
ka?" 🤞🤞

This strand covers a wide range of disciplines that delve into the investigation and inquiry of the
human conditions that uses empirical, analytical, and critical methods of studying human behavior
and societal changes. Students pursuing college degrees on this strand will have a deeper
understanding of arts, culture, literature, politics, and society and how the complex interplay of these
facets help them appreciate individual behavior and social group and the pressing issues
corresponding them.

Hereka Sky Lozano

April 8 ·
shs dilemma
"LIFE AS A HUMSS STUDENT"

What is HUMSS? or rather Why HUMSS?

A lot of you maybe wondering, what is the meaning of humss? Well, HUMSS stands for "Humanities and Social Sciences" Shocking
isn't it? I am proud to say that I am a HUMSS student. IT IS NOT EASY BEING A HUMSS STUDENT SO PLEASE STOP THE
STRAND SHAMING!

Every strand is not easy because we have our own subjects that we have to master now in our senior high school days in order for
us to survive in our college life. For now, we will focus on our strand which is of course HUMSS.

HUMSS is more on the liberal arts. It has a lot of science courses but it still focuses on the liberal arts. A lot of the students that
takes this strand aspire to be a psychologist, lawyer and even a police officer someday. More than that to be honest.. You will have
a bigger opportunity when it comes job offers when you finish up this strand. Because there are a lot of courses under HUMSS.

HUMSS IS NOT EASY!

Some people say that when you take our strand, you don't have any plans in becoming successful in life, or maybe we just took this
strand because it doesn't really have any calculus or math as a major subject. Those are all misconceptions! We do have our math
subject and I'm telling it is not easy and it will never be! We don't have any pre cal or calculus in our math but man i'm telling you,
our lessons in math requires a lot of patience and critical thinking...
but Im sure we will get through this altogether. "MATH PARA SA MGA BATAK"

As a HUMSS student we do a lot of reading and writing! If you want to take this strand, Be ready to write a lot of paperworks and
prepare a lot of pens and paper pads.

We also do a lot of debates! Specially in our PHILOSOPHY class. As a humss student, BEING SHY IS NEVER AN OPTION! If you
have something to say like your opinion or maybe a fact then you should be able to say it. As long as its right and relevant of
course.. Other strands has their own capabilities that the other doesn't have. We should respect others decision because it is
their life and they are the ones who will control it. My mother once said to me "Bakit ba gusto mo mag HUMSS?" And I answered
her "Kasi pag sinabing humss ito yung mga kadalasan na tutulong sa society and ako bilang isang future psychologist ayokong
tumanda na wala akong naitutulong sa ekonomiya natin o sa mga tao. Ayokong pagsisihan ang hindi ko ginawa" She just nodded
her head and said "Do what ever makes you happy".

We are the future generations of our country! We need to be responsible and

decisive on the things that we are going to do. Im not telling you that you should choose HUMSS, Im telling you to choose the strand
you know you are going to excel in. If you think you belong to HUMSS then take HUMSS! If not, try the other strands. Always think
of the words "ROAD TO PICC" and the quote "Play a game you can finish, not a game you can fit in"

Pinost 18th July 2017 ni Ira Fumera

 5 Valuable Things I Learned as a HUMSS Student
June 29, 2018 Faten Joyce Aquino

Senior high school helps discover our strengths and realize our weaknesses, in order to bring out the best in
us. It’s also a chapter where we get a glimpse of the things we can expect in college and where we meet teachers
who will push you to think and do things for yourself.
I am a Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) strand graduate. As I look back on the vivid memories of my
senior high school life— all of the heated classroom debates, textbook readings, speeches I had to memorize, and
performance practices— all of these have taught me some of the most valuable things about life in general. Here are
five most valuable things I will take as a HUMSS student.
It trains you to think and consider ALL sides of a situation.
It’s common in a HUMSS classroom to be knee deep in debates, especially if the topic interests everyone. Whether
you are involved in the action or are standing in the sidelines, you’ll get to hear all kinds of information and
opinions. You’ll learn how to weigh each one, sort them out, and decide for yourself what would be the best course
of action. Being exposed to this, one good thing you will understand is the value of listening. I’ve had Disciplines
and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences subjects in HUMSS and I found it really useful especially that one of the
topics in it is counseling.
The avid reader and the aspiring know-it-all are both at an
advantage here.
If you’re the kind of person who finds yourself randomly hitting some article you found in the internet or someone
who just believes that #KnowledgeIsPower, congrats! You’ll fit right in. A HUMSS classroom is a hub for
information sharing and includes a lot of conversations and exchange of ideas. You’ll most likely have the upper
hand during class discussions.
You will realize that you have power
One thing that the HUMSS subjects instill in you is that you’re powerful as a human being. You’ll learn about the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which is highly important in our world. You’ll learn about your power as a
citizen in Philippine Politics and Governance. You’ll learn the power of your mind in Philosophy. Trust me, learning
under the HUMSS strand is an eye-opener.
Confidence will slowly but surely become your second skin.
Even if you’re naturally shy, gradually, you’ll learn how to speak up for yourself. You’ll find that you are
comfortable in saying what’s on your mind because that’s what being in the HUMSS strand encourages you to do: to
share your thoughts to the world.
Individuality and diversity are welcome.
You’ll learn how to appreciate the differences between people, especially in the subject Introduction to World
Religions and Belief Systems and Trends, Networks, as well as Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Culture.
Everyone is inherently unique in their own ways. Understanding and embracing it is one step closer towards
achieving harmonic coexistence with one another.
Above all else, a HUMSS student isn’t just a curious person. A HUMSS student is a citizen of the world. Once a
Humanista, always a Humanista.
 THE LIFE OF HUMSS STUDENTS

Rogie Policarpio FLores

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I’m student of ARELLANO UNIVERSITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL since

junior high school but now I’m in senior high school in this SHS is different
between JHS ,because in shs its just like a college , because shs is preparing for
college in shs they have a different strand like stem ,abm humss but i choose
humss track because i want to challege my self i learned everything in humms via
social media.in this strand help me to performed me to my study and give myself
confidence and to my ambitions to life and enhance my talent to be ready in
college to become a professional.

There is so much more than learning about people in taking up Humanities and
Social Sciences.

HUMSS stands for Humanities and Social Sciences. It is one of the strands offered
to Senior High students. This strand is for learners who aim to take up journalism,
communication arts, liberal arts, education, and other social science-related
courses in college.