FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

Which of the following activities is best represented by the knowledge level of Bloom's taxonomy?

1. Summarizing a story

2. Recalling facts from memory

3. Designing an experiment

4. Evaluating evidence

The correct answer is: Recalling facts from memory

The knowledge level of Bloom’s taxonomy primarily focuses on the ability to recall previously learned information. This aligns perfectly with the activity of recalling facts from memory, as it requires students to retrieve information they have already learned without the need for higher-order thinking skills such as application, analysis, or evaluation. In this context, recalling facts is a foundational skill that serves as the basis for deeper understanding and critical thinking in more advanced levels of Bloom's taxonomy, like comprehension and application. While summarizing a story involves understanding and organizing information, it goes beyond mere recall. Designing an experiment and evaluating evidence involve higher-order thinking skills that require application, analysis, and synthesis, which are not part of the foundational knowledge level. Thus, the activity that best represents the knowledge level is the straightforward recall of facts.