Which level of meaning represents the highest level in the learning progression?

• A. Data.
• B. Knowledge.
• C. Understanding.
• D. Information.

Answer: (C)

Mastery in a learning progression means moving from raw facts to meaning that can be explained and applied. Data are raw observations without context. Information is data organized in a way that gives it meaning. Knowledge comes from connecting information with prior learning and context, enabling informed decisions. Understanding goes further: it’s the ability to grasp why something works, explain the relationships involved, and apply the concept to new situations. That depth of interpretation and transfer is what makes it the highest level of meaning in the progression.