C.E.R Mastery Test

During a science project, Nic, Diego, and Seth were discussing a concept called C.E.R. What does C.E.R stand for in their discussion?

• Condensation, Evaporation, Radiation

• Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

• Cause, Effect, Relate

• Cobalt, Elements, Radium

Zoiee, Ellie, and Inara are working on a science project. They are discussing their project. Which of the following answers the original problem or question they are trying to solve?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Franklin and Saul are working on a science project. They want to convince Rohan about their hypothesis. In order to provide evidence, it's best to make sure that their evidence is _________

• Subjective

• Objective

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

In a classroom discussion, Sophia is asked to provide evidence for her argument. Which one of these sentences could she start with to provide evidence?

• Answers a question

• This is important because…

• The data shows…

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Luke, Cruz, and Damian were playing basketball. They noticed that the ball was not bouncing well, so they decided to pump more air into it. They found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time they pumped more air into it. This is important because it shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

Which sentence is the evidence?

• Mia, Arjun, and David were playing basketball.

• They found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time they pumped more air into it.

• This is important because it shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

In a debate class, Max presented the statement 'He has twice broken the 200 metres world record, setting 19.30 in 2008 and 19.19 in 2009.' Landon argued 'The Spider Man movies with Tom Holland are the best Spider Man movies.' and Lyla stated 'I think that pasta was gross.' Which statement is considered good evidence?

• It was cold today.

• The Spider Man movies with Tom Holland are the best Spider Man movies.

• I think that pasta was gross.

• He has twice broken the 200 metres world record, setting 19.30 in 2008 and 19.19 in 2009.

Alex, Ellie, and Jason run an ice cream shop. They are considering discontinuing one of their flavors due to low sales. Which flavor of ice cream should they discontinue?

• They should discontinue selling strawberry ice cream.

• They should discontinue selling kiwi ice cream.

• They should discontinue selling apple ice cream.

• They should discontinue selling grape ice cream.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

After the results of the survey, they are considering discontinuing grapes as an ice cream flavor. What piece of evidence BEST supports their claim?

• In the survey results, it shows grapes are the least favorite.

• In the survey results, it shows grapes are not very popular.

• In the survey results, it shows that only 1 student voted for grapes.

• In the survey results, it shows that strawberries is the most favorite.

We should discontinue selling grapes as an ice cream flavor. In the graph, it shows that only one person voted for grapes.

Write 2-3 sentences explaining the reasoning.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

What is the difference between evidence and reasoning? Provide an example to further show your understanding of the two in 4-5 sentences (or more).

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-6