Curriculum writers will understand what it means to truly “unpack” standards.
Read this article that explains the basics of Unpacking Standards.
Carefully read this presentation on Unpacking Standards. Make sure to read it with the Notes section open and read the notes as well as the slides. Make a Copy of the presentation so that you can interact with it.
Review multiple examples (not just your own content area) of unpacking standards here.
As you read, consider...
Why do we use Bloom’s Taxonomy?
What does it truly mean to unpack standards (beyond just determining the cognitive level)?
Why is it important for curriculum writers to fully unpack ALL standards?
Curriculum writers will have a deeper understanding of Bloom’s Taxonomy for the Cognitive Domain.
Read this overview on why Bloom’s original taxonomy was revised by Anderson & Krathwohl in 2000.
Read this article: What I Wish I’d Known About Bloom’s Taxonomy from the Beginning. Make sure to read the links that discuss the other domains.
Review this cognitive process dimension chart from Anderson & Krathwohl.
As you read, consider...
Why isn't it recommended to simply use verb charts to unpack standards?
What other domains did Bloom suggest? Why are they important?
Why do some verbs work for more than one level of Bloom’s Cognitive Taxonomy?
When you're ready, take the Intro to Unpacking Standards quiz. You may take the quiz as many times as you want and it is open book, but it does have a 1-hour time limit each time you take it. Do not move on until you score a 90% or higher.
The secret word is: Process