Bloom - Gardner Matrix

Ideas by Ryan, Dalton and Bloom
Knowledge Comprehension Application Analysis Synthesis Evaluation

Comprehension  (understanding)

Dalton's Question Stems

Gardner's Multiple Intelligences

 MAIN QUESTION

Can you write in your own words...?
Can you write a brief outline...?
What do you think could of happened next...?
Who do you think...?
What was the main idea...?
Who was the key character?
Can you distinguish between...?
What differences exist between..?
Can you provide an example of what you mean...?
Can you provide a definition for...?

          Verbal
       Linguistic
Write a summary / overview of your answer

Write in your own words...

Conduct research on this issue and provide a written outline.

Retell this story back to me in your own words.

Logical
 Mathematical		 Describe in clear logical steps how to..

Draw up a grid and place the info in specific order.

Set up a flow chart for...

Picture
Spatial		 Design a mind map to illustrate your information.

To show what you know, make a book/ picture book / mural/poster / collage.

Illustrate the main idea in the story...

Do a T/Chart or Y/Chart on ...

Body
Kinaesthetic		 Play charades with names of books / characters / subject areas / teachers.

Act out movements of the character in the book.

Conduct a scavenger hunt for basic items.

Do mimes.

Music
Auditory		 Record sound effects for different stories.

Make sound effects with different stories.

Tap the beat of this poem...

Inter-personal In your group, discuss the iddue of...

Use Think / Pair / Share to determine what...means.

Perform a group play on this issue.

In a group, design five questions that could be placed on the test...

Intra-personal Visualise yourself doing this activity...

Draw a timeline for your own day / year / lifetime.

Write a simple autobiography.

How did you feel when you saw / heard ...?

Knowledge Comprehension Application Analysis Synthesis Evaluation