CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning)

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A claim is _____________________.

Back

A statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem.

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Evidence is _________________

Back

Scientific data that supports the claim

Front

Reasoning is __________________.

Back

An explanation that connects the evidence to the claim

Front

Can I collect evidence while watching a video?

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True

Front

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by 0.5g each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter. Which sentence is the CLAIM?

Back

Air is matter.

Front

Which sentence is the EVIDENCE?

• Air is matter.
• We found that the weight of the ball increases by 0.5g each time we pumped more air into it.
• This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

Back

We found that the weight of the ball increases by 0.5g each time we pumped more air into it.

Front

Which sentence is the REASONING? Air is matter., We found that the weight of the ball increases by 0.5g each time we pumped more air into it, This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

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This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

Front

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim: High school students should be required to wear uniforms? Options: When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200. A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence." At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance went up and bad behavior went down.

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At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance went up and bad behavior went down.

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Students should NOT be required to do community service.

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Claim statement

Front

What type of statement is: "Many students participate in sports and do not have time for community service."? Options: Claim statement, Reasoning statement, Evidence statement.

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Reasoning statement