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What Is Bloom's Taxonomy?
Bloom's Taxonomy is a hierarchical classification of learning objectives: Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, and Create.
Last Updated: March 2026
Bloom's Taxonomy, developed by Benjamin Bloom in 1956 and revised in 2001, classifies learning objectives into six levels of cognitive complexity. The hierarchy moves from lower-order thinking (Remember, Understand) to higher-order thinking (Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, Create). Instructional designers use Bloom's Taxonomy to write learning objectives, design assessments, and ensure course content progresses through appropriate cognitive levels. Effective training should include assessments that target higher-order thinking, not just recall.
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What is Bloom's Taxonomy?
Bloom's Taxonomy classifies learning into six levels: Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, and Create. It guides L&D professionals in designing courses and assessments at appropriate cognitive levels.
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