Structure of the Knowledge Dimension of the Revised Taxonomy

1. Factual Knowledge
2. Conceptual Knowledge
3. Procedural Knowledge
4. Metacognitive Knowledge

1. Factual Knowledge

Factual Knowledge is the basic elements that students must know to be acquainted with a discipline or solve problems in it.

Factual Knowledge Includes

1. Knowledge of terminology
2. Knowledge of specific details and elements

2. Conceptual Knowledge

Conceptual Knowledge is The interrelationships among the basic elements within a larger structure that enable them to function together.

Conceptual Knowledge Includes

• Knowledge of classifications and categories
• Knowledge of principles and generalizations
• Knowledge of theories, models and structures

3. Procedural Knowledge

Procedural Knowledge is How to do something; methods of inquiry, and criteria for using skills, algorithms, techniques and methods.

Procedural Knowledge Includes

1. Knowledge of subject-specific skills and algorithms
2. Knowledge of subject-specific techniques and methods
3. Knowledge of criteria for determining when to use appropriate procedures

4. Metacognitive Knowledge

Metacognitive Knowledge is Knowledge of cognition in general as well as awareness and knowledge of one's own cognition.

Metacognitive Knowledge Includes

• Strategic knowledge
• Knowledge about cognitive tasks, including appropriate contextual and conditional knowledge
• Self-knowledge