SOLO Instruction and Assessment

In the SOLO framework, which level requires students to use one obvious piece of information directly from the stem?

• Unistructural

• Multistructural

• Relational

• Extended Abstract

According to the SOLO framework, which level requires students to integrate an overview of relevant information from the stem?

• Unistructural

• Multistructural

• Relational

• Extended Abstract

Which of the following is a characteristic of closed items in assessment based on the SOLO framework?

• They allow for a free response to an open question.

• They limit the student to a pattern of response constrained by the question.

• They encourage students to generate hypotheses and reflections.

• They analyze responses in terms of SOLO levels.

When constructing an open-ended item using the SOLO framework, what is the primary effort required by the teacher?

• Analyzing student responses

• Structuring the item to target one SOLO level

• Encouraging formal responses

• Setting a ceiling on student responses

Which level in the SOLO framework involves students using abstract or general principles derived from the stem?

• Unistructural

• Multistructural

• Relational

• Extended Abstract

In a SOLO super item, how many questions are typically included for each SOLO level?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the primary purpose of a SOLO super item?

• To provide a comprehensive overview of the stem

• To assess students' understanding at multiple levels

• To generate hypotheses and reflections

• To analyze responses in terms of SOLO levels

Which type of question in the SOLO framework requires students to provide two or more discrete closures directly related to separate pieces of relevant information contained in the stem?

• Unistructural

• Multistructural

• Relational

• Extended Abstract

When writing an item for the Unistructural level in the SOLO framework, what type of question might be used?

• Calculate the area of a rectangle

• Compare the areas of two rectangular gardens

• State a cause for a given phenomenon

• Reflect on the implications of an experiment

What is the main consideration when crafting multiple-choice questions based on the SOLO framework?

• Ensuring the stem provides relevant information

• Including distractors that target different SOLO levels

• Allowing for open-ended responses to encourage creativity

• 1. Providing space for students to show their working