Bloom’s Taxonomy Analysis
Bloom’s Taxonomy Analysis enhances outcomes assessment by classifying learning outcomes based on cognitive complexity. This added layer of insight helps institutions, academic leaders, and faculty understand not only what students are learning, but how deeply they are engaging with that learning. Outcomes allows institutions to select a Bloom’s Taxonomy variant to support consistent classification and rich visualizations across the institution. When aligned on a shared cognitive framework, institutions gain deeper insight into learning design and create more intentional pathways for student success.
Decide which Bloom's Taxonomy Version your Institution will Use
This selection applies institution-wide and informs how learning outcomes are analyzed and visualized. Site Administrators may choose from the following options:
Original Bloom’s Taxonomy
Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy
Meta-Bloom’s Taxonomy
None (disable classification)
Establish Guidance
To support consistent and meaningful use of Bloom’s Taxonomy Analysis, institutions should provide clear guidance. This includes sharing examples of Bloom’s-aligned verbs and associated cognitive levels, ensuring outcomes are written at appropriate levels across courses and programs, and helping faculty visualize the Bloom’s level of aligned learning outcomes. With this context, instructors can better understand the cognitive depth being assessed, align assignments and activities to the intended level of learning, design more intentional instruction that supports progressive skill development, and view student achievement through the lens of cognitive rigor—not just performance.
Things to Consider
Bloom’s Taxonomy options can be changed at any time by Site Administrators, as institutions may evolve their approach as assessment practices change.