An analysis of cognitive levels in a basic electrical engineering course has shown some limitations of Bloom's taxonomy. The problem solving taxonomy suggested by Dean and Plants tends to be more adequate for engineering education. This issue is illustrated by examples from a basic electrical engineering course (linear circuit analysis)
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