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Mr. Bloom's Chart
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100
The verb "describe" usually signifies this category of Bloom's Taxonomy.
What is Comprehension?
100
RNs discuss describe three scenarios where an A Line is recommended. This is an example of _______ thinking.
What is "comprehension." (LOTS)
100
Application verbs
What are "demonstrate," "apply," "use," "show?"
100
HOTS
What is the acronym for "Higher Order Thinking Skills?"
100
The number of HOTS objectives required in your NR 640 lesson plan.
What is TWO?
200
When you ask the learner to "compare," you are requiring him/her to do this type of thinking.
What is Application?
200
LPNs demonstrate flushing an IV line. This requires ________
What is application? (LOTS)
200
Evaluation verbs
What are "judge," "decide," "justify?"
200
Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation
What are the three HOTS categories in Bloom's Taxonomy?
200
A fairly reliable way to know whether your objective / learning activity requires students to think at a HIGH level.
What is look at the verb?
300
This is a basic level of thinking, usually signified with verbs such as "list," "name," "label," "define," and "repeat."
What is Knowledge?
300
RNs justify why their diabetic patients fully understand the decision making process that goes into their dietary choices.
What is evaluation?
300
Synthesis verbs.
What are "create," "design," "compose," "formulate," "construct?"
300
Nurses practice critical thinking skills when they engage in these classroom activities.
What are HOTS?
300
The number of learning VERBS best suited to a strong learning objective.
What is ONE?
400
When learners engage in "composing," "proposing," "designing," "constructing," or "formulating," they are in this level of Bloom's taxonomy.
What is Synthesis?
400
Undergrad nursing students construct models of the heart, including major and minor vessels. They explain blood flow using their models
What is application and comprehension? (LOTS)
400
Comprehension verbs
What are "describe," "explain?"
400
When students are successful with tasks requiring HOTS, the teacher can be reasonably assured they have a command of these skills.
What are KNOWLEDGE, COMPREHENSION and APPLICATION? (The lower order thinking skills.)
400
The focus of your objective is on what this person will do.
What is "the learner?"
500
Students who "debate," "compare," "question," "analyze," or "take apart" engage in this HOTS.
What is Analysis?
500
Nursing students describe the pros and cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy for two individuals with varying medical backgrounds.
What is Application? OR What is Analysis?
500
Analysis verbs.
What are "compare/contrast," "debate," "distinguish," "analyze?"
500
Games such as this one engage students in this kind of thinking.
What are lower order thinking skills? (Knowledge, Comprehension, and Application)
500
Some of the verbs that go well with "case study" include...
What is "debate," "compare," "justify," "evaluate," "propose," and others?
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