CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) 2/24/21

A claim is _____________________.

• a kind of shellfish often seen on SpongeBob

• a fact

• a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem

Evidence is _________________

• A statement or conclusion that answers a question

• Scientific data that supports the claim

• A explanation that connects the claim to the evidence

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Reasoning is __________________.

• the answer of the original question/problem

• Scientific data that supports the claim

• An explanation that connects the evidence to the claim

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

True or False?

I can collect evidence while watching a video.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Many students participate in sports and do not have time for community service.

• Claim statement

• Reasoning statement

• Evidence statement

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

• reverse

• right

• reasoning

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

• equal

• energy

• evidence

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

• creative

• claim

• correct

What is a good description for claims?

• Any statement

• A statement that answers a question

• A question

What is a good definition for evidence?

• A statement that answers a question

• Reasoning that explain your evidence

• Data/facts that support your claim