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SOLOM
Student Oral Language
Observation Matrix
What is the MN-SOLOM?
• It is not a test – it is a rating scale
that assesses students’ command of
oral language (listening and
speaking) on the basis of what the
teacher observes in a variety of
situations (class discussions,
interviews, playground interactions,
encounters between classes).
How does the MN-SOLOM work?
• The teacher matches a student’s language
performance in 6 categories:
– Academic comprehension
– Social comprehension
– Fluency
– Vocabulary
– Pronunciation
– Grammar
• Matches oral language performance to
descriptions on a 5-point scale
• Describes a range of oral language
proficiency from non-proficient to fluent
• Scores represent whether a student can
participate in oral language tasks typically
expected in classrooms at his/her grade
level.
Who takes the MN-SOLOM?
• All current K-12 English language learners
• All exited ELL students who have exited
this year
How is the MN-SOLOM given?
Three options for rating the student:
1. The teacher takes time to reflect on the
language skills of the particular student and
thoughtfully applies the rubric. The student
need not be present.
2. The ESL or classroom teacher has a formal
interview with the student using the optional
interview protocol.
3. One teacher completes the matrix with
added input from another teacher.
How is the MN-SOLOM scored?
• Teachers familiar with the MN-SOLOM
observation matrix will assign a numeric
score 1-5 to each of the 6 categories for
each student rated:– Academic comprehension
– Social comprehension
– Fluency
– Vocabulary
– Pronunciation
– Grammar
Scoring
• Scores in 6 categories are totaled and oral
language proficiency levels are
determined.
* If score falls between 2 consecutive
numbers (2.5) bring the score down (2)
Oral language proficiency levels
Level 1 – is a student with little English oral
skills; a newcomer; a beginner
Level 2 – is a student that has early
intermediate oral language skills
Level 3 – is a student with intermediate language
oral language skills
Oral language proficiency levels
Level 4 – early advanced language student
Level 5 – advanced language student
* Levels 4 & 5 approximate the oral
language skills of a native English
speaker
Take a moment to review MN-
SOLOM Matrix
What’s the purpose of the
MN-SOLOM?
• Used to report student’s annual progress
• To group and regroup students for ESL
• To guide/refine instructional methods and
materials
• Used in program evaluation
• Part of the exiting criteria from alternative
instructional programs
• Used for Title III district evaluation
Who administers the MN-SOLOM?
Must be a licensed teacher
Be a fluent English speaker (scored at a
level 4 or above in all categories)
Be familiar with the student to be rated
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