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The document outlines the CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) method for responding to open-response questions. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the question, formulating a clear claim, providing supporting evidence from the text, and explaining how that evidence supports the claim. The document also includes sentence starters to assist in introducing evidence and reasoning.

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Begin by carefully reading the question. Circle or underline key words to ensure you understand what is being asked.
Restate the question in your own words in the designated area, ensuring clarity and comprehension.
In the 'Claim' section, provide a concise answer to the question. This should be a clear statement that encapsulates your response.
Move to the 'Evidence' section. Here, insert a direct quotation or paraphrase from the text that supports your claim. Use sentence starters provided for clarity.
In the 'Reasoning' section, explain how your evidence supports your claim. Utilize sentence starters to articulate your thoughts effectively.

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What is CER technique?

C-E-R stands for Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning, and its a framework often used to structure responses to open-ended questions in science. It helps students construct well-organised and scientifically sound arguments.

What is an example of a CER response?

In an experiment, plants near a window leaned towards the light over time. Reasoning: Plants respond to light through phototropism, where cells on the shaded side elongate, causing the plant to bend toward the light. This helps maximize light absorption for photosynthesis, allowing the plant to grow efficiently.

How to do the CER method?

This video goes through how to write a CER summary paragraph. The C, E and R are the three parts of this summary tool. C stands for claim, E stands for evidence and R stands for reasoning. C - claim, introduction, responds to the prompt and can stand alone E - evidence to support the claim, at least two pieces of evid.

How to answer in CER format?

CER all starts with a question asked by the teacher. This question is based on a phenomena or lab experience. The students explanation or answer, as you may have guessed, will consist of three parts: a claim, the evidence, and the students reasoning. A claim is a statement that answers the question.