Structure of the Observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO) model: A mixed-method systematic review of research in mathematics education

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Adeniji, Saidat Morenike, Baker, Penelope and Schmude, Martin. 2022. "Structure of the Observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO) model: A mixed-method systematic review of research in mathematics education." Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education. 18 (6). https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/12087
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Structure of the Observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO) model: A mixed-method systematic review of research in mathematics education

ERA Journal ID200451
Article CategoryArticle
AuthorsAdeniji, Saidat Morenike, Baker, Penelope and Schmude, Martin
Journal TitleEurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
Journal Citation18 (6)
Article Numberem2119
Number of Pages17
Year2022
Place of PublicationUnited Kingdom
ISSN1305-8215
1305-8223
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/12087
Web Address (URL)https://www.ejmste.com/article/structure-of-the-observed-learning-outcomes-solo-model-a-mixed-method-systematic-review-of-research-12087
AbstractThe review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) standard to search and report relevant articles on the use of SOLO model in mathematics. A systematic search was conducted in Education Source, ERIC, JSTOR, and PsycINFO databases and yielded 198 studies. After screening and appraisal, 62 papers (37 qualitative, 17 quantitative, and 8 mixed-method studies) published in English between 1990 and 2020 were reported using a narrative synthesis. The findings indicated that SOLO model appropriately reflects students' learning outcomes; there is a direct relationship between students’ performances and their SOLO levels; and SOLO model could explain several other developmental theories and contribute to the development of mathematics curricula. These findings highlight the gaps between theory and practice of this model in mathematics education, and informs education professionals about the diverse applications of the SOLO model for improving mathematics teaching and learning, fair assessment, and curriculum development.
KeywordsMathematics assessment, systematic review, SOLO model, Mathematics teaching and learning
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ANZSRC Field of Research 2020390109. Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy
Byline AffiliationsUniversity of New England
University of Ilorin, Nigeria
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