Quick Flip Questioning for Critical Thinking

Kobets S.A.

Lyceum №87

Bloom’s Taxonomy divides the way people learn into three domains

• Cognitive domain – emphasizes intellectual outcomes

• Recall

• Evaluating information

Level IKnowledge

Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts and answers.

Key WordsChoose how match recall select spell when whoDefine label name relate show tell where whyFind list omit what which QuestionsWhat, who, where, when is..? How, when did…happen?Why did..?How would you explain..?Can you recall, select, list...?

Level IIComprehension

Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions and stating main ideas

Key WordsClassify explain interpret rephrase translateCompare extend outline showContrast illustrate relate summarize QuestionsWhat’s the main idea?Which statements support..?What facts and ideas show..?How would you classify, compare, contrast...?Which is the best answer..?How would you summarize..?

Level IIIApplication

Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way

Key WordsApply contrast interview plan utilizeBuild develop model select Choose identify organize solve QuestionsWhat examples can you find..?How would you solve, organize, show..?What approach would you use..?What would result if..?What elements would you choose to show..?

Level IVAnalysis

Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support tenderization.

Key WordsAnalyze classify contrast divide take part inAssumption compare discover inspect test forCategorize conclusion distinguish simplify theme QuestionsHow is .. related to..?Why do you think..?What is the theme..?What conclusion can you draw?What is the function of..?What ideas justify..?

Level VSynthesis

Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solution.

Key WordsAdapt choose develop imagine plan solveBuild combine discuss modify predict supposeChange compose estimate originate propose theorize QuestionsWhat changes would you make..?How would you improve..?How would you estimate the results for..?How can you formulate a theory for..?How would test..?

Level VIEvaluation

Present and defend opinion by making judgments about information, validity of ideas or quality of work based on a set of criteria.

Key WordsAgree conclude deduct estimate justify recommendAssess criticize determine evaluate mark valueAward decide dispute judge measure QuestionsWhat’s your opinion..?Can you assess the value, importance of..?What would you recommend..?What judgment would you make about..?How would you justify..?What data was used to make the conclusion..?