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The verb that you choose to use will depend on the level of mastery you want your learner to exhibit. For example, do you want your learner to be able to recall facts, or do you want your learner to be able to apply the information to perform a particular task or create something? The verbs below are examples of words that you may use for the observable behavior. | ||||
| Bloom's Taxonomy of Measurable Verbs | ||||
Recall | Identify | Discuss | Describe | List |
Diagnose | Compare | Interpret | Explain | Outline |
Differentiate | Use | Solve | Distinguish | Categorize |
Plan | Design | Create | Formulate | Analyze |
Assess | Judge | Critique | Rank | Select |
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The following words should be avoided when writing learning objectives. Remember, if it is something that cannot be observed or measured, you cannot use it in a learning objective. Bloom's Taxonomy
- Know
- Understand
- Learn
- Believe
- Think
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