On-Your-Feet Guide: The SOLO Taxonomy (On-Your-Feet-Guides)

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The SOLO (Structure of the Observed Learning Outcome) Taxonomy is a way of classifying learning outcomes in terms of their complexity, enabling teachers to assess students' work in terms of its quality. SOLO is comparable to Bloom's and Webb's but many deem it more useful. SOLO classifies understanding into 5 levels:

Prestructural: nothing is known about the topic or task

Unistructural: one relevant aspect is known

Multistructural: several relevant independent aspects are known

Relational: aspects of knowledge are integrated into a structure

Extended: demonstrating an abstract and deep understanding  

SOLO is a large part of Visible Learning, especially relating to Surface >Deep >Transfer. This OYFG supports VL as well as Almarode and Vandas′s Clarity for Learning. 

·        When you know the "what" but need help with the "how"

·        As a quick reference to support a practice you learned in a PD workshop or book

·        To learn how to implement foundational practices

·        When you want to help your students learn a specific strategy, routine, or approach, but aren't sure how to do it  yourself