Mastering Claims Evidence and Reasoning in Science and Art

The video tutorial introduces the C-E-R framework, which stands for Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning. It explains how students can construct well-substantiated arguments by making claims, supporting them with evidence, and providing logical reasoning. The tutorial highlights the challenges students face, particularly in the reasoning component, and emphasizes the importance of practice and modeling to improve their skills. Through examples and discussions, students learn to make scientific claims and support them effectively, becoming more competent in presenting their opinions.

What does the C-E-R framework stand for?

• Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

• Claim, Example, Result

• Claim, Evidence, Result

• Concept, Evidence, Reasoning

Why is it important to follow a claim with evidence and reasoning?

• To construct well-substantiated arguments

• To make the argument more entertaining

• To make the claim longer

• To confuse the audience

In the context of the video, what makes a painting 'scientific'?

• It includes identifiable animals or insects

• It is abstract

• It is a landscape

• It has bright colors

What is the first step in the C-E-R format of discussion?

• Asking a question

• Finding evidence

• Making a claim

• Providing reasoning

What do students often struggle with in the C-E-R framework?

• Making a claim

• Finding evidence

• Reading the text

• Providing reasoning

Why is reasoning considered a challenging component in the C-E-R framework?

• It requires creativity

• It is not necessary

• It involves logical connection of evidence to the claim

• It is the longest part

What is emphasized as necessary for improving students' skills in C-E-R?

• Practicing and modeling

• Reading more books

• Writing longer essays

• Watching more videos

How does practice help students in mastering the C-E-R framework?

• It makes them memorize the steps

• It makes them more creative

• It allows them to write faster

• It helps them become more competent in taking positions

What example is given to illustrate a scientific claim in the video?

• An abstract art piece

• A landscape painting

• A piece of paper with writing from a journal

• A painting with bright colors