Analyzing Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning

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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Explain the importance of reasoning in the CER framework.
Logical connections have no impact on the CER framework
Drawing conclusions without reasoning is sufficient in the CER framework
Reasoning helps to analyze evidence, make logical connections, and draw valid conclusions.
Reasoning is not important in the CER framework
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NGSS.HS-LS2-6
NGSS.HS-LS4-1
NGSS.HS-PS1-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What role does reasoning play in evaluating the strength of evidence in a scientific investigation?
Reasoning has no impact on evaluating evidence in a scientific investigation
Reasoning is only important in non-scientific investigations
The strength of evidence in a scientific investigation is determined by intuition, not reasoning
Reasoning is essential for evaluating the strength of evidence in a scientific investigation.
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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
NGSS.HS-LS4-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Provide an example of evidence that supports a claim in a scientific investigation.
Personal opinions and beliefs
Anecdotal stories from friends and family
Information from social media
Data from experiments, observations, or research studies
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS2-6
NGSS.HS-PS1-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Describe the process of constructing a scientific explanation based on evidence and reasoning.
Ignoring data and making assumptions
Gathering evidence, analyzing data, and using logical reasoning to form a conclusion
Guessing without any evidence
Relying solely on personal beliefs
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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS2-6
NGSS.HS-PS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why is it important for a scientific explanation to be based on evidence?
To align with personal beliefs
To confuse people
To ensure reliability and accuracy
To make it more entertaining
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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
NGSS.HS-LS4-1
NGSS.HS-PS1-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In what ways can evidence be collected and analyzed in a scientific investigation?
Guessing and assuming
Experiments, observations, surveys, interviews, and data analysis
Using magic and supernatural powers
Asking friends and family for their opinions
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NGSS.HS-PS1-3
NGSS.HS-PS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Explain how the CER framework helps scientists communicate their findings and conclusions.
It provides a structured approach to organizing and presenting evidence, reasoning, and conclusions.
It is only used for organizing data, not for drawing conclusions
It only focuses on presenting evidence without any reasoning
It has no impact on scientific communication
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NGSS.HS-PS1-2
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