Principles
of Teaching
Bloomsburg University
Action Verbs for Writing Specific Learning Objectives (based on Bloom's taxonomy)
| Knowledge count define describe draw identify labels list match name outline(s) point quote recall recite recognize record repeat reproduce select(s) state underline write |
Comprehension associate compute convert defend discuss distinguish estimate explain express extend extrapolate generalize give examples infer locate paraphrase predict report review rewrite summarize tell |
Application add apply calculate change classify demonstrate discover divide employ examine graph illustrate interpolate interpret manipulate modify multiply operate practice prepare produce schedule shop show sketch solve subtract translate use |
Analysis analyze appraise arrange breakdown combine compare contrast criticize debate design diagram differentiate discriminate experiment inspect inventory point out relate separate subdivide test utilize |
Synthesis assemble categorize collect compile compose construct create derive devise explain formulate generate group integrate manage modify order plan prescribe propose rearrange reconstruct reorganize revise rewrite transform specify |
Evaluation assess choose conclude critique determine estimate evaluate grade judge justify measure rank rate score support value |