CER: CLAIM, EVIDENCE, AND REASONING

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What is a good definition for evidence?

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Data/facts that support your claim.

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What is a good description for claim?

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A statement that answers a question.

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Which sentence is the reasoning in the 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, one of the characteristics of matter.'?

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

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Reasoning is __________________.

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A justification that connects the evidence to the claim.

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

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evidence.

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What is a claim in the context of CER?

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A statement that asserts a position or answer to a question.

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What role does evidence play in the CER framework?

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It provides the data or facts that support the claim.

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How does reasoning connect evidence and claims?

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Reasoning explains how the evidence supports the claim.

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What is the purpose of the CER framework?

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To structure scientific arguments and reasoning.

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Can a claim exist without evidence?

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No, a claim needs evidence to be supported.