1. Assessment in Transition: SOLO Taxonomy
Rosemary Feasey
Primary Science Consultant E:
David Bailey
Regional Network Lead
STEM Learning e:
TES: classleading
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2. Something to think about…
Watch the following video clip
Consider what it might represent in the classroom.
A way of categorising cognitive development or assessing the quality of learning outcomes.
Judging the outcome not the child
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3. Meta-analysis In a educational study the results are analysed;
In a meta-analysis, the analyses from several studies are combined to consider the average over a large number of subjects in the sample;
Although there are issues with meta-analysis as a technique, the larger sample is often considered more reliable;
To carry out a meta-analysis, it is important that each individual study can be compared on a like-for like basis.
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4. Effect size
The effect size is a measure of how effective an educational intervention is.
number
control
intervention
performance
The larger the number, the more effective the intervention.
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5. Calculating effect size
The effect size (Cohen’s d) is calculated using the following:
Effect size = Difference in means of the two populations
Pooled standard deviation of the two samples
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6. Comparing effect sizes
The following graphs give an indication of the difference in population represented by different effect sizes N N C I C I
Effect size,
d = 0.5
Effect size,
d = 1 N N C I C I
Effect size,
d = 2
Effect size,
d = 3
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7. What does an effect size of 0.5 mean for pupils?
An effect size of between across a whole population corresponds to an improvement of about 1 grade between the intervention group and the control group.
Coe 2002
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8. What do you know about SOLO Taxonomy?
Using your SOLO taxonomy placemat, lay a marker (such as a pen) on the placemat in a position that shows what you already know about SOLO taxonomy.
A way of categorising cognitive development or assessing the quality of learning outcomes.
Judging the outcome not the child
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9. SOLO Taxonomy SOLO stands for: Structure of Observed Learning
Outcomes;
It was developed by Australian researchers Biggs and Collis around 30 years ago;
It is used extensively in New Zealand (which is one of the most successful education systems in the world).
A way of categorising cognitive development or assessing the quality of learning outcomes.
Judging the outcome not the child
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10. In summary
Watch this final video clip about SOLO taxonomy, explained using LEGO.
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12. Increasing demand through strand
Primary Assessment Models
Exceeding
Increasing demand through strand
Expected
Emerging

13. Secondary Assessment Models
Increasing demand through each strand
Connections across strands

14. What impact do  pre and post unit 'Solo Taxonomy Hexagon Assessments' have on children's learning?

15. Advantages Challenges Next Steps... Qualitative Data – what the people
told us...
Advantages
Helped to accurately assess prior knowledge.
Children’s engagement (Especially HA Year 2).
Could assess the extent children could apply vocabulary.
Informed teaching for that unit.
Teacher had a clear ‘mental vision’ of teaching priorities.
Boosting staff confidence with relatively new curriculum.
Challenges
Time consuming.
Felt redundant when children had little prior knowledge.
Next Steps...
Widening the scope of SOLO taxonomy hexagon activity.

16. Any questions?

17. SOLO Hexagons (II)
Watch the following video clip to show how hexagons can be used in the classroom -
After watching the video, think of aspects of this that you thought were useful;
Were there any parts of this that might have been done differently?
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18. What do children make of SOLO?
Watch the following video clip
Reflect on the understanding that these primary children have about their own learning.
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19. Action Research…
The next phase of development will include extending the approach.
This will allow for better evidence to be generated.
We will use the EEF DIY Self-evaluation guide to support us through this process.
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