Category

Generic Skills

Sample Verbs

Knowledge
(Least complex competency)

·2 Knowledge of dates, events, places

·3 Knowledge of major ideas

·4 Mastery of subject matter

Define, describe, duplicate, identify, label, list, locate, match, memorize, name, recall, recognize, record, relate, repeat, reproduce, underline

Comprehension

·2 Grasping meanings

·3 Translating knowledge into new context

·4 Interpreting facts, comparing and contrasting

·5 Ordering, grouping, inferring causes

·6 Predicting consequences

Classify, convert, describe, explain, express, give example(s), identify, indicate, interpret, locate, recognize, report, restate, review, rewrite, summarize, tell, translate

Application

·1 Using information

·2 Using methods, concepts, theories in new situations

·3 Solving problems using required skills or knowledge

Apply, construct, dramatize, employ, illustrate, interpret, operate, practice, sketch, schedule, shop, solve, use, write

Analysis

·2 Organizing parts

·3 Recognizing hidden meanings

·4 Identifying components

Analyze, appraise, calculate, categorize, compare/contrast, criticize, debate, deduct, diagram, differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, examine, experiment, infer, inspect, inventory, question, relate, solve, test

Synthesis

·2 Generalizing from given facts

·3 Relating knowledge from several areas

·4 Predicting, drawing conclusions

Arrange, assemble, collect, combine, compose, construct, create, design, develop, formulate, manage, organize, plan, prepare, propose, rearrange, set up, synthesize, write

Evaluation
(Most complex competency)

·2 Assessing value of theories, presentations

·3 Making choices based on reasoned argument

·4 Verifying value of evidence

·5 Recognizing subjectivity