Understanding Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning

During a science fair, Priya presents her project. What is a claim in her scientific writing?

• A question that needs to be answered.

• The statement that answers a question.

• A list of resources used in research.

• A summary of the experiment.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

During a science fair, Charlotte presents her project and says, 'Scientists have proven that...'. Which of the following is an example of a sentence starter for a claim?

• The data shows...

• Scientists have proven that...

• The text tells us that...

• The author explains that...

Emma is writing a scientific paper. What is considered evidence in her writing?

• A hypothesis that needs testing.

• The information collected from lab experiments, books, or other resources.

• A conclusion drawn from an experiment.

• A question posed by the researcher.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Jackson is analyzing a scientific report. Which sentence starter is appropriate for presenting evidence?

• The connection between _____ and ____ is.....

• The data shows.....

• Therefore.....

• This is important because....

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Mason is writing a scientific paper. What is the purpose of reasoning in his scientific writing?

• To list all the experiments conducted.

• To explain how the evidence supports the claim.

• To provide a summary of the research.

• To introduce new hypotheses.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Michael is writing a report on climate change. Which of the following is a sentence starter for reasoning?

• The text tells us that...

• The evidence suggests that...

• Scientists have proven that...

• The data shows...

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

During a science fair, Harper is writing a report on her experiment. What should be included in the reasoning section of her scientific writing?

• A restatement of the claim.

• A list of all the resources used.

• A summary of the experiment.

• A new hypothesis.

During a science fair, Isla presented her project on plant growth. How should she connect her evidence to her claim in her reasoning?

• By stating a new claim.

• By listing all the data collected.

• By explaining how the evidence supports the claim.

• By summarizing the experiment.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Ava is writing a report on her science project. Which of the following is NOT a part of writing reasoning?

• Restating the claim.

• Stating the scientific principles.

• Listing all the experiments conducted.

• Connecting the evidence to the claim.

During a science fair, Aiden is explaining his project on plant growth. What is the role of scientific principles in his reasoning?

• To introduce new evidence.

• To support the connection between evidence and claim.

• To summarize the research.

• To pose new questions.