Assessments and Bloom’s Taxonomy for K-12
Trainer: Engy Hammam
Duration: 6 Hours
Objectives
By the end of this professional development session, participants will be able to:
1. Understand Bloom’s Taxonomy: Describe the six cognitive levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy and
their significance in the learning process.
2. Align Learning Objectives: Develop clear, measurable learning objectives aligned with each
level of Bloom’s Taxonomy.
3. Design Appropriate Assessments: Create assessments that accurately measure student
achievement corresponding to each cognitive level.
4. Implement Diverse Instructional Strategies: Apply various teaching methods to promote
higher-order thinking skills in students.
5. Evaluate and Revise Assessments: Analyze existing assessments to ensure alignment with
learning objectives and make necessary revisions.
Outline
1. Introduction to Bloom’s Taxonomy
• Overview: Introduction to the history and purpose of Bloom’s Taxonomy.
• Cognitive Levels: Detailed explanation of the six levels: Remember, Understand, Apply,
Analyze, Evaluate, and Create.
• Discussion: The role of Bloom’s Taxonomy in curriculum development and assessment design.
2. Crafting Learning Objectives
• Aligning Objectives: How to create specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound
(SMART) objectives for each cognitive level.
• Verb Selection: Utilizing appropriate action verbs associated with each level to articulate clear
objectives.
• Activity: Participants practice writing learning objectives and receive feedback.
3. Designing Assessments Aligned with Objectives
• Assessment Types: Exploration of formative and summative assessments suitable for different
cognitive levels.
• Alignment Strategies: Ensuring assessments accurately measure the intended learning
objectives.
• Workshop: Participants develop sample assessments based on previously crafted objectives.
4. Instructional Strategies to Promote Higher-Order Thinking
• Teaching Methods: Introduction to instructional strategies that encourage analysis, evaluation,
and creation.
• Classroom Activities: Designing activities that engage students in higher-order thinking.
• Group Discussion: Sharing experiences and brainstorming new approaches to instruction.
5. Evaluating and Revising Assessments
• Assessment Review: Techniques for analyzing the effectiveness of assessments in measuring
desired outcomes.
• Feedback Mechanisms: Incorporating student feedback to improve assessment tools.