bloom's taxonomy

Definition

A hierarchical framework of cognitive skills from basic knowledge to evaluation, beloved by curriculum designers who insist you can't analyze before you remember. The academic food pyramid, except less controversial than carbs.

Example Usage

The professor revised her exam questions to address higher levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, moving beyond simple recall.

Origin

Created by educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom in 1956

Fun Fact

The taxonomy was revised in 2001, changing the top level from 'evaluation' to 'creating,' because apparently we needed to optimize thinking itself.

Source: Educational psychology and instructional design literature

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