Bloom's Taxonomy - Evaluation Category

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by Melissa Kelly
Melissa Kelly has a master's degree in secondary education and over eight years of experience in the classroom. She is the author of four books.
Updated March 06, 2017

Evaluation Category Description:

In Bloom’s Taxonomy, the evaluation level is where students make judgments about the value of ideas, items, materials, and more. Evaluation is the final level of the Bloom’s taxonomy pyramid. It is at this level, where students are expected bring in all they have learned to make informed and sound evaluations of material.

Key Words for the Evaluation Category:

evaluate, appraise, conclude, criticize, critique

Examples of Questions for the Comprehension Category:

  • Evaluate the Bill of Rights and determine which is the least necessary for a free society.
  • Attend a local play and write a critique of the actor’s performance.
  • Visit an art museum and offer suggestions on ways to improve a specific exhibit.