The learner changes the form of the previously learned information by translation. The student grasps the meaning and intent of material. Comprehension involves reordering ideas, making estimate and predictions, and grasping the implication of a concept. Comprehension is the lowest level of understanding, but it is still an important level of thinking that must be achieved before higher-order thinking can take place. What examples of . . .
Application is the ability to use previously learned material in new and concrete situations.
Application involves problem solving, applying information to produce some result, and using facts, rules, and principles in new situations. How is . . . How is . . . Why is . . . The learner breaks down an idea into its principal parts so that its organizational structure may be understood.