SOLO Taxonomy

SOLO Taxonomy is a model of learning that provides a framework for surface, deep, and conceptual understanding (Biggs and Collis 1982)

For a full set of SOLO maps and rubrics refer to - SOLO Taxonomy:A guide for schools. Hook, P. and Mills, J. 2011.

  • Use the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate across the slides.
  • To change the level of the Learning outcome (L.O.) use up and down arrow keys.
  • Or use the navigation buttons below.

SOLO Self Assessment Tool

  1. Identify a SOLO learning verb to bring in ideas, link ideas or extend ideas.
  2. Click on the appropriate SOLO map and use it to help draft an outcome.
  3. Monitor your progress with the SOLO self-assessment rubric.
  4. Record your learning outcome in your learning log.
    • My learning outcome is at a [insert SOLO level] because ...
    • My next step is to ...