Multi-Dimensional Classification Explorer
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About This MicroSim
This interactive quiz asks learners to classify real-world interactive infographic descriptions across all five dimensions of the taxonomy simultaneously:
| Dimension | Options |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Educational, Analytical, Persuasive, Promotional |
| Format | Linear, Hierarchical, Comparative, Circular, Radial |
| Complexity | Minimalist, Detailed |
| Audience | General Public, Professional, Stakeholder |
| Domain | Science, Business, Technology, Education, Health, History |
Each scenario presents a 3-4 sentence description. The learner selects one value per dimension, then clicks "Check Answer" to see per-dimension feedback. Incorrect dimensions show an explanation of the correct choice.
This is an Apply-level activity (Bloom's L3): learners must use the taxonomy on novel examples rather than simply recalling definitions.
How to Use
- Read the scenario description carefully
- Select one option in each of the five dimension rows
- Click "Check Answer" once all five dimensions have a selection
- Review the feedback — correct dimensions show green, incorrect show red with an explanation
- Click "Next Scenario" to advance (or "See Results" on the last scenario)
- Work through all 6 scenarios to build classification fluency
Lesson Plan
Grade Level
Undergraduate / Professional Development
Duration
15-20 minutes
Prerequisites
Familiarity with the five-dimension interactive infographic taxonomy from Chapter 2, including the Purpose Classification Sorter and Structural Format Gallery MicroSims.
Activities
- Review (3 min): Students quickly review the five taxonomy dimensions and their possible values using the taxonomy tree MicroSim.
- Classification Practice (10 min): Students work through all 6 scenarios, aiming for 5/5 dimensions correct on each. They note which dimensions they find hardest to classify.
- Discussion (5 min): The class discusses which dimensions are most ambiguous and why. For example, does a museum touchscreen target "General Public" or "Educational" audience? How do you decide between "Comparative" and "Linear" format?
Assessment
Students can correctly classify at least 4 of 6 scenarios with all five dimensions correct, and can articulate the reasoning behind their choices for the most ambiguous dimensions.