Claim, Evidence and Reasoning (CER)

Front

A claim is ______________________________.

Back

a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem

Front

Evidence is

Back

Scientific data that supports the claim

Front

Reasoning is __________________.

Back

A justification that connects the evidence to the claim

Front

Students should not be required to do community service.

Back

Claim statement

Front

When you are using your 5 senses to gather facts and information, you are...

Back

Making observations

Front

What does the "R" stand for in "CER?"

Back

reasoning

Front

What does the "E" stand for in "CER?"

Back

evidence

Front

What does the letter "C" stand for in "CER?"

Back

claim

Front

What is an example of a claim?

Back

Ms. De La Torre's favorite season is Fall.

Front

What is an example of evidence?
Options: Football players are 33% more likely to get injured than baseball players., Football is more dangerous than baseball., Baseball is a fun sport.

Back

Football players are 33% more likely to get injured than baseball players.