1. SOLO AT STAC HOTMAPS, UNIT PLANNING, RUBRICS, HEXAGONS

3. WHY USE SOLO – HERE ARE SOME REASONS

6. ACTIVITY Group 1 Unit Planning Use the unit planning template to map out the potential use of SOLO taxonomy in a unit of work you are currently doing / about to do What benefits can you see of using this method? Group 2 Hexagons For a current topic create a set of hexagons – and use them to demonstrate links between your terms / ideas How could you use this in your classes? What benefits can you see of using this method? Group 3 HOTMaps Create a series of questions that you could use with the maps in your handout – Attempt one of the maps and use the visual rubric to self assess your work Which maps will work for you in your classes? What benefits can you see of using these? Group 4 Rubrics Use the blank template and the functioning rubric generator on www.pamhook.com to create a SOLO rubric suitable for your class. Develop the effective strategies to help students move from level to level.www.pamhook.com How could you use this in your classes? What benefits can you see of using a rubric?