Let’s unpack few things about
hierarchical ways in teaching
and learning
BLOOM’S VS SOLO
We will have a look at what we already know……….
Write a reflection on what is bloom's taxonomy and
its use…
1. The reflection can be in the form of pictorial,
definition for each level, paragraph writing or
any other way of your preference
2. You can use internet for research
What is the meaning of the word taxonomy?
Think and give me the meaning and
tell me how it relates to learning?
Give me how is the word is useful
when it comes to learning?
Classification of learning in a classroom scenario
Vertical-
Horizontal-
Bloom’s taxonomy
Let’s think about the use of the bloom’s taxonomy….
Mainly to design the learning objectives.
Second to design the questions in our
assessments papers.
Task: Quickly give me one question using
one verb in one of the stages of bloom’s
taxonomy related to the subject you deal
with.
Intro to solo taxonomy
This helps teachers
to build the
thinking and
knowledge from where
they are.
Which allows
differentiation and
student choice
Difference between the two in simple language
Bloom’s
taxonomy:
Student should
cross each
level to bloom
in his thinking
SOLO taxonomy:
Each level of the
taxonomy stands
individually (SOLO)which
allows any level student
to kick start their
thinking from the level
where they are
Key differences between the two …….
1. SOLO allows task and outcome to be at different levels while Bloom’s not designed/cannot
be used to level outcomes against each task.
2. SOLO enables us to distinguish between the cognitive complexity of a task and the
difficulty of a task.
3. SOLO has clarity of verb use for each level. Clarity of verb level is a powerful advantage
when educators are planning and writing learning intentions whereas Bloom’s has
confused verb use across levels.
4. SOLO can be used to look at levels of declarative knowledge and functioning knowledge
including metacognitive reflection.
5. SOLO is brutally and blissfully simple and can be used by students as young as five to
look at their own learning outcome and the learning outcomes of their peers
6. SOLO is a model that shows students that learning is the result of effort and strategies
NOT fixed ability or being liked. It shows learning progress and a plus 1 next step for every
learner
SOLO Taxonomy Examples
Written below are some of the verbs associated with each stage of SOLO taxonomy, along with a series of respective
examples.
1. Prestructural Level
Failed, successful, flunked, learner missed the point, failed to comprehend.
The students fail to execute the task due to a lack of understanding.
2. Unistructural Level
Name, list, memorise, define, identify. Example- What is the weather today?
3. Multistructural Level
Define, describe, classify, combine, do algorithms. Example- List some of the clothes that we might need to wear
today?
4. Relational
Explain, analyse, integrate, sequence, relate, apply, compare, contrast. Example- Which type of weather do you prefer?
Explain your reasons. How does today’s weather compare with the weather at other times of the year?
5. Extended Abstract
Evaluate, reflect, theorise, hypothesise, generalise, create and imagine. Example - what happens to the weather
Let’s now learn how it works
● Make a copy of your recent question papers and try
revamping the questions implementing SOLO taxonomy.
● Share when you are done.
● Lets peer assess using 2 stars and 1 wish strategy.