Free Printable Claim Evidence Reasoning

1.

A claim is ______________________________.

a)

a kind of shellfish often used in chowder.

b)

a fact.

c)

a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem

d)

a bad thing to make about something.

2.

Evidence is ___________________

a)

A statement or conclusion that answers a question

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

A justification that connects the claim to the evidence

d)

Not vital when using an argument

3.

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

a)

California is the best state in the USA.

b)

Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

c)

The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4

d)

Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

4.

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter has 10 grams of protein per serving.

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

5.

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the claim?

a)

Air is matter.

b)

We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

c)

This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

6.

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the evidence?

a)

Air is matter.

b)

We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

c)

This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

7.

USA Today had an article titled "More districts should wake up to the benefits of later bells." The title of their article is ...

a)

Reasoning

b)

Evidence

c)

Claim

d)

Opinion

8.

What does Reasoning mean?

a)

A solid and reasonable argument

b)

A written response to a claim

c)

An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim

d)

An opinion you believe in

9.

Students should be required to do community service.

a)

Evidence statement

b)

Claim statement

c)

Reasoning statement

10.

What is the best definition for claim?

a)

A statement you believe to be false.

b)

A statement you believe to be true.

c)

Evidence that proves something right.

11.

The Warriors are the best NBA team.

a)

Claim statement

b)

Reasoning statement

c)

Evidence statement

12.

The Warriors won the NBA championship in 2017.

a)

Claim statement

b)

Reasoning statement

c)

Evidence statement

13.

The Warriors won the NBA championship this year which makes them the best team in the National Basketball Association.

a)

Claim statement

b)

Reasoning statement

c)

Evidence statement

14.

A claim is a _______________ that claims to be true.

a)

statement

b)

evidence

c)

object

d)

person

15.

A claim will usually only be _________ sentence(s) in length.

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

16.

Evidence is facts that led you to make the ______________.

a)

claim

b)

reasoning

c)

evidence

d)

summary

17.

The reasoning explains why the evidence _____________ the claim.

a)

stops

b)

supports

c)

distracts

d)

removes

18.

A conclusion that summarizes how the claim is correct.

a)

Evidence

b)

Claim

c)

Reasoning

d)

Facts

19.

Shamwow is highly absorptive, washable, has different uses, made in Germany, and has a 10 year warranty.

a)

This is evidence.

b)

This is a claim

c)

This is reasoning.

20.

Vince's experiments off camera found that the Shamwow is very absorptive, is washable, and has many uses. He demonstrated on camera how absorptive the shamwow is by soaking up a container of water and cola from carpet. He also gives Shamwow a 10 year warranty. All of these facts demonstrate that Vince's claim is true - you should buy Shamwow!

a)

This is a claim

b)

This is evidence

c)

This is reasoning.

21.

A claim is ______________________________.

a)

a kind of shellfish often used in chowder.

b)

a fact.

c)

a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem

d)

a bad thing to make about something.

22.

Evidence is ___________________

a)

A statement or conclusion that answers a question

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

A justification that connects the claim to the evidence

d)

Not vital when using an argument

23.

Reasoning is __________________.

a)

A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

A justification that connects the evidence to the claim

d)

Empirical Evidence

24.

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

a)

California is the best state in the USA.

b)

Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

c)

The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4

d)

Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

25.

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

26.

"Sleepy students are more likely to be tardy, absent, inattentive in the morning and less able to learn" is an example of:

a)

Claim

b)

Reasoning

c)

Evidence

d)

None of these

27.

What is the evidence?
In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall. No, mass does not affect how quickly an object falls. Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.

a)

In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall.

b)

No, mass does not affect how quickly an object falls.

c)

Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.

28.

The students are running because they are happy

a)

observation

b)

inference

29.

The statement "Oxiclean is the best stain fighter money can buy" is an example of:

a)

Evidence

b)

Claim

c)

Reasoning

d)

Hypothesis

30.

Which of the following could be a hypothesis for a plant growth experiment?

a)

Fertilizer enhances tomato plant growth

b)

If tomato plants are grown with 5 drops of fertilizer, then the plant will grow more fruit.

c)

The average fertilized plant produced 8 ripe tomatoes over a 90 day period

d)

Fertilizer helps tomato plants

31.

In a controlled experiment, more than one variable should be changed in order to conduct an valid experiment.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

All of the following are qualitative observations in a chemistry experiment except for:

a)

Bubbling and fizzing occurred when the liquid was added to the powder

b)

When the red and blue liquids mixed and became purple

c)

10 g of powder remained after the chemical reaction

d)

There was an explosion when the powders were mixed

33.

What does C mean in CER?

(a)

34.

What does E mean in CER?

(a)

35.

What does R mean in CER?

(a)

36.

How many sentences should a claim be?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

It doesn't matter

37.

Which of these statements is NOT a claim?

a)

Global temperatures are increasing due to carbon dioxide.

b)

Missing assignments do not affect your grades.

c)

I like blue Jolly Ranchers.

38.

Select the RELEVANT evidence for this claim: Schools should start later in the morning.

a)

Schools would get out later in the day, which gives students less time to complete homework or after school activities.

b)

Students would get more sleep in the mornings and be more awake for class.

39.

What should NOT be included in your evidence?

a)

Observations from an investigation.

b)

Numbers from your data table.

c)

Opinions about the scientific data.

40.

Why do you need to include reasoning in your CER?

a)

It shows how or why the evidence supports the claim

b)

It provides justification about why the evidence is important

c)

It includes the scientific principle to support the claim

d)

All of the above

41.

What is the best claim based on the data in this graph?

a)

When the weight of particles increase, the length decreases

b)

When the weight of particles increase, the length also increases

c)

The length of particles is not related to weight of particles.

42.

What is the best claim based on the data in this graph?

a)

More cars are being made every year

b)

Electric cars are better than gas cars

c)

The number of electric cars worldwide is increasing

d)

Electric cars stopped being sold in 2019

43.

Evidence is ___________________

a)

A statement or conclusion that answers a question

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

A justification that connects the claim to the evidence

d)

Not vital when using an argument

44.

Reasoning is __________________.

a)

A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

A justification that connects the evidence to the claim

d)

Empirical Evidence

45.

What is the evidence in this example?

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems. While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences." In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

a)

While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences."

b)

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems.

c)

In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

46.

What is the claim in this example?

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer. A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes. This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

a)

This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

b)

A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes.

c)

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer.

47.

Too much time on electronic devices is not good for children.

a)

This is an example of a claim.

b)

This is an example of evidence.

c)

This is an example of reasoning.

48.

When an author provides reasoning in a text it is to...

a)

Make sure the reader knows what his or her topic is.

b)

Help the reader understand how the evidence supports the claim.

c)

Give the best support possible for his or her claim.

d)

Give the best facts about his or her claim.

49.

In which step of the Engineering Design Process would you share your final design with others?

a)

ASK

b)

IMAGINE

c)

PRESENT

d)

TEST

50.

In which step of the Engineering Design Process would you check to see if your design is working properly?

a)

PRESENT

b)

TEST

c)

CREATE

d)

IMPROVE

51.

In which step of the Engineering Design Process would you draw a sketch of your diagram, and makes a list of supplies you need?

a)

CREATE

b)

IMPROVE

c)

TEST

d)

PLAN

52.

A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines or public works is a(n) ______________.

a)

client

b)

designer

c)

engineer

d)

builder

53.

A company is making prototypes for a new computer system. Which of the following statements best describes an advantage of making several different prototypes?

a)

testing at the same time

b)

buying by many users

c)

production in large numbers

54.

For a technology project, Kyle came up with an idea to build a model bridge. According to the engineering design process, which of the following should be Kyle's next step?

a)

construct prototypes

b)

research different designs

c)

gather material to build a bridge

55.

A manufacturer has developed a textured surface for plastic cups. The manufacturer has produced prototypes. Which of the following is the next step in the engineering design process?

a)

market the new textured cups

b)

redesign the textured surface

c)

test and evaluate the prototypes

56.

Juan is going to design a kite. After doing research, Juan creates several different designs and selects the one he wants to use. What are the next two steps Juan should do in the design process?

a)

build a prototype and test it

b)

build and finish full-sized kites

c)

patent the design and sell it

57.

What is the claim in this example?

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems. While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences." In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

a)

While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences."

b)

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems.

c)

In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

58.

What is the evidence in this example?

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems. While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences." In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

a)

While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences."

b)

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems.

c)

In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

59.

What is the reasoning in this example?

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems. While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences." In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

a)

While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences."

b)

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems.

c)

In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

60.

What is the claim in this example?

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer. A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes. This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

a)

This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

b)

A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes.

c)

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer.

61.

What is the evidence in this example?

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer. A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes. This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

a)

This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

b)

A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes.

c)

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer.

62.

What is the reasoning in this example?

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer. A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes. This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

a)

This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

b)

A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes.

c)

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer.

63.

What is a Claim?

a)

Living things need water and live in the ocean.

b)

The supporting details in a text.

c)

The writer's position or opinion, it answers the question to the argument or debate.

d)

A fact.

64.

Evidence is ___________________

a)

A statement or conclusion that answers a question

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

A justification that connects the claim to the evidence

d)

Not vital when using an argument

65.

Reasoning is __________________.

a)

A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

A justification that connects the evidence to the claim

d)

Empirical Evidence

66.

What is the claim in this example?

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems. While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences." In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

a)

While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences."

b)

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems.

c)

In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

67.

What is the evidence in this example?

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems. While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences." In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

a)

While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences."

b)

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems.

c)

In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

68.

What is the reasoning in this example?

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems. While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences." In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

a)

While conducting research in 2010, Dr. Cheryl Olson from Masschusetts General Hospital found that playing video games, "helps children learn to make decisions, use strategies, and anticipate consequences."

b)

Video games teach children how to solve complex problems.

c)

In this way, video games offer children valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen their problem solving skills.

69.

What is the claim in this example?

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer. A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes. This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

a)

This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

b)

A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes.

c)

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer.

70.

What is the evidence in this example?

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer. A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes. This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

a)

This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

b)

A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes.

c)

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer.

71.

What is the reasoning in this example?

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer. A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes. This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

a)

This study suggests that students are better served by writing out their notes, rather than typing them.

b)

A study published in the journal Psycological Science found that students who handwrote their notes during class gained a deeper understanding of new material than students who typed their notes.

c)

Taking notes by hand is better for students' overall academic performance than taking notes on a computer.

72.

What is the claim in this example?

By teaching computer programming classes, schools set their students up for professional success. Specifically, knowing how to write code can provide a young person with many job opportunities. For example, the Atlantic reported that, in 2013, "information technology was one of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with the most job postings in the U.S. Clearly, by offering coding courses, schools can help their students take advantage of this trend.

a)

Clearly, by offering coding courses, schools can help their students take advantage of this trend.

b)

By teaching computer programming classes, schools set their students up for professional success.

c)

Specifically, knowing how to write code can provide a young person with many job opportunities.

d)

For example, the Atlantic reported that, in 2013, "information technology was one of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with the most job postings in the U.S.

73.

What is the evidence in this example?

Students learn to enjoy reading for its own sake when they can choose their own books. According to one study described in the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young People, middle school students who were allowed to choose their own books "became more interested in reading and connected characters and themes in their favorite texts to their own lives in meaningful ways." When students can explore literature freely, they are more likely to discover that reading can be enjoyable and relevant to them.

a)

Students learn to enjoy reading for its own sake when they can choose their own books.

b)

According to one study described in the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young People, middle school students who were allowed to choose their own books "became more interested in reading and connected characters and themes in their favorite texts to their own lives in meaningful ways."

c)

When students can explore literature freely, they are more likely to discover that reading can be enjoyable and relevant to them.

74.

What is the claim in this example?

Students learn to enjoy reading for its own sake when they can choose their own books. According to one study described in the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young People, middle school students who were allowed to choose their own books "became more interested in reading and connected characters and themes in their favorite texts to their own lives in meaningful ways." When students can explore literature freely, they are more likely to discover that reading can be enjoyable and relevant to them.

a)

Students learn to enjoy reading for its own sake when they can choose their own books.

b)

According to one study described in the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young People, middle school students who were allowed to choose their own books "became more interested in reading and connected characters and themes in their favorite texts to their own lives in meaningful ways."

c)

When students can explore literature freely, they are more likely to discover that reading can be enjoyable and relevant to them.

75.

What is the reasoning in this example?

Students learn to enjoy reading for its own sake when they can choose their own books. According to one study described in the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young People, middle school students who were allowed to choose their own books "became more interested in reading and connected characters and themes in their favorite texts to their own lives in meaningful ways." When students can explore literature freely, they are more likely to discover that reading can be enjoyable and relevant to them.

a)

Students learn to enjoy reading for its own sake when they can choose their own books.

b)

According to one study described in the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young People, middle school students who were allowed to choose their own books "became more interested in reading and connected characters and themes in their favorite texts to their own lives in meaningful ways."

c)

When students can explore literature freely, they are more likely to discover that reading can be enjoyable and relevant to them.

76.

What is the claim in this example?

By teaching computer programming classes, schools set their students up for professional success. Specifically, knowing how to write code can provide a young person with many job opportunities. For example, the Atlantic reported that, in 2013, "information technology was one of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with the most job postings in the U.S. Clearly, by offering coding courses, schools can help their students take advantage of this trend.

a)

Clearly, by offering coding courses, schools can help their students take advantage of this trend.

b)

By teaching computer programming classes, schools set their students up for professional success.

c)

Specifically, knowing how to write code can provide a young person with many job opportunities.

d)

For example, the Atlantic reported that, in 2013, "information technology was one of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with the most job postings in the U.S.

77.

What is the evidence in this example?

By teaching computer programming classes, schools set their students up for professional success. Specifically, knowing how to write code can provide a young person with many job opportunities. For example, the Atlantic reported that, in 2013, "information technology was one of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with the most job postings in the U.S. Clearly, by offering coding courses, schools can help their students take advantage of this trend.

a)

Clearly, by offering coding courses, schools can help their students take advantage of this trend.

b)

By teaching computer programming classes, schools set their students up for professional success.

c)

Specifically, knowing how to write code can provide a young person with many job opportunities.

d)

For example, the Atlantic reported that, in 2013, "information technology was one of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with the most job postings in the U.S.

78.

What is the reasoning in this example? (HINT: There are two pieces of reasoning.)

By teaching computer programming classes, schools set their students up for professional success. Specifically, knowing how to write code can provide a young person with many job opportunities. For example, the Atlantic reported that, in 2013, "information technology was one of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with the most job postings in the U.S. Clearly, by offering coding courses, schools can help their students take advantage of this trend.

a)

Clearly, by offering coding courses, schools can help their students take advantage of this trend.

b)

By teaching computer programming classes, schools set their students up for professional success.

c)

Specifically, knowing how to write code can provide a young person with many job opportunities.

d)

For example, the Atlantic reported that, in 2013, "information technology was one of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with the most job postings in the U.S.

79.

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the claim?

a)

Air is matter.

b)

We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

c)

This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

Claim Evidence Reasoning

Total questions: 79

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