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

SOLO AT STACHOTMAPS, UNIT PLANNING, RUBRICS, HEXAGONS

WHY USE SOLO – HERE ARE SOME REASONS

WHY USE SOLO – HERE ARE SOME REASONS

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.

• How could you use this in your classes?• What benefits can you see of using a rubric?