Understanding the levels can help teachers to avoid the trap of testing only what is easy to test and measure. Knowledge represents the lowest level of learning outcomes in the cognitive domain. Understanding represents the lowest level of understanding. This area requires a higher level of understanding than those under Understand. Applies laws and theories to practical situations Demonstrates correct usage of a method or procedure.
Analysis requires an understanding of both the content and the structural form of the material.
Evaluates the relevance of data. Learning outcomes in this area stress creative behaviors, with major emphasis on the formulation of new patterns or structures. Writes a creative short story Proposes a plan for an experiment Integrates learning from different areas into a plan for solving a problem. This area contains elements of all the other categories, plus conscious value judgments based on clearly defined criteria. Judges the logical consistency of written material Judges the adequacy with which conclusions are supported by data Judges the value of a work by use of internal criteria Judges the value of a work by use of external standards of excellence.