Claim Evidence Reasoning

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What is reasoning in the context of Claim Evidence Reasoning?

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Reasoning explains why and how the evidence actually connects and supports the claim.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is an in-text citation?

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An in-text citation is a reference within the text that credits the source of information, such as 'According to an article in Newsweek...'

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Identify the evidence in the following statement: 'Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight.'

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The evidence is: 'We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.'

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What does the reasoning in this experiment indicate? 'The blocks had different masses but took about the same time to fall. Therefore, mass does not affect how quickly an object falls.'

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The reasoning indicates that since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, mass does not affect how quickly something falls.

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What piece of evidence best supports the claim: 'High school students should be required to wear uniforms'?

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The evidence is: 'At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.'

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Define a claim in the context of Claim Evidence Reasoning.

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A claim is a statement or assertion that is open to challenge and requires support through evidence and reasoning.

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What is the purpose of evidence in Claim Evidence Reasoning?

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The purpose of evidence is to provide support for the claim, demonstrating its validity through data, facts, or examples.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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How does reasoning connect evidence to a claim?

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Reasoning connects evidence to a claim by explaining how the evidence supports the claim and why it is relevant.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is the significance of using credible sources in evidence?

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Using credible sources in evidence enhances the reliability and validity of the claim being made.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative evidence?

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Qualitative evidence is descriptive and based on observations, while quantitative evidence is numerical and based on measurements.