1.2 CER

Scientists use the CER format because:

• it helps them clearly explain their reasoning and evidence

• it allows them to avoid using evidence in their explanations

• it is required for all scientific experiments by law

• it makes their writing longer and more complicated

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What is a claim in a scientific context?

• A statement that answers the scientific question that was investigated, based on observations or the experiment

• A guess about the outcome of an experiment

• A summary of the experiment

• A list of materials used in the experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

When making a claim, it must be simple and straightforward.

• True

• False

What is evidence in a scientific experiment?

• A guess made before the experiment

• The specific information learned during the experiment that supports the claim

• The conclusion of the experiment

• The materials used in the experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Scientists often organize ____ in tables or graphs.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which of the following should you think about when writing evidence?

• Use specific data from the experiment or research

• Make sure the evidence is related to the claim

• Include enough evidence for the claim to be believable

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Evidence includes the data and observations collected during the experiment.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is reasoning in scientific writing?

• The explanation of how your claim and evidence are connected.

• The evidence you use to support your claim.

• The claim you make in your argument.

• The conclusion you draw from your evidence.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

It is helpful to think of the reasoning as a ______ that connects your claim to the evidence.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

The reasoning section should include the scientific principles or concepts that help make the connection between claim and evidence.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5