Levels of Cognitive Complexity

• lowest level, involves recalling or recognizing information


  Knowledge
• involves comprehending or interpreting information

  Understanding
• involves using information to solve problems or complete tasks

  Application
• involves breaking down complex information into smaller parts to understand it better

  Analysis
• • involves combining different pieces of information to form a new whole

  Synthesis
• highest level, involves making judgments about information based on criteria or standards.

  Evaluation