SOLO, or the Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes describes five stages of understanding of a subject. It can be used for assessment and to design learning activities.
SOLO stages:
Prestructural: The point or concept has not been understood. The student may have a number of unconnected ideas but cannot distinguish relevance.
Unistructural: One relevant idea is explained. Can separate relevant from non-relevant ideas. May be a couple of simple and obvious connections but their significance isn’t grasped.
Multistructural: Several relevant ideas on the topic. Several connections may be made but their significance to the whole isn’t grasped.
Relational: Understands and explains complex relationships related to the idea or concept. Understands relationship of parts to the whole.
Extended Abstract: Shows profound understanding. Transfer takes place. Makes new connections. Can apply to wider contexts and new applications.
During the year you will hear and see reference to this framework, and hopefully the children will be able to talk about their learning in this way!
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