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The Levels of Learning
The following list illustrates the levels of understanding:
| 1. | Knowledge involves remembering (memorizing) factual material. |
| 2. | Comprehension involves interpreting information, changing it from one form to another, and/or making predictions. |
| 3. | Application involves using facts and fundamental principles when solving problems. |
| 4. | Analysis involves identifying and sorting out relevant and irrelevant facts to make comparisons. |
| 5. | Synthesis involves combining information and developing a plan or using original ideas. |
| 6. | Evaluation involves judging the value of observations and calculated results in order to reach a meaningful conclusion. |
As you can see, memorization alone does not help with problem-solving or the application of concepts. It must be combined with other methods of learning before a real understanding of concepts can be accomplished.