Analysis of Enem questions on inorganic functions in light of the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy

The Teaching of Chemistry faces considerable challenges in terms of students' understanding of concepts, causing frustration, given that these subjects do not see themselves as capable of learning and, at the same time, have difficulty recognizing the importance of this discipline in their lives. In this sense, the present study analyzed three questions from the National High School Exam (NHSE) on inorganic functions, using the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy in a qualitative approach. NHSE plays an important role as an instrument for accessing higher education and as a tool for evaluating and improving the Brazilian educational system. The objective of the study was to identify the dimensions of the cognitive process and knowledge emphasized in the questions. The analysis revealed that the questions prioritized the dimensions "Remember", "Understand" and "Apply". Some forays into "Analyze" and "Evaluate" were observed. Notably, the "Apply" category was emphasized, challenging students to apply their chemical knowledge in a practical way. Regarding the knowledge dimension, the questions mainly addressed the dimensions of Conceptual Knowledge and Procedural Knowledge, with elements of Metacognitive Knowledge..