The Psychomotor Domain
differentiate compare categorize contrast criticize Level 5: Synthesis Objectives at this level focus on a student's ability to organize the information they have acquired at the lower levels of learning and produce results. Instead of taking apart information as in the Analysis category, Synthesis requires a student to put together information, often in a new way or form. Verbs: construct invent create write hypothesize formulate Level 6: Evaluation At this level, objectives focus on a student's ability to make a judgment about the value, for some purpose--ideas, work, solutions, methods, materials, communications, etc. These judgments involve the use of criteria and standards for appraising the extent to which particulars are accurate, effective, economical or satisfying. Verbs: judge defend appraise rate evaluate argue The Psychomotor Domain This domain involves skills that require the use and coordination of skeletal muscles. The creative and performing arts, kinesiology and leisure studies, and science courses with a lab component often have objectives which fall in this domain. Example: Students will be able to effectively execute an overhand serve. Students will be able to use facial expressions to evoke emotion.
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