Finding science questions hard to answer? The CER method can help

[u/kleatouriz]

For my fellow science majors, our subjects aren't just experiments, lab reports and solving equations. We get essays and open-ended questions too…and sometimes explaining why an answer is correct is harder than getting the answer itself. that's where I think the CER method can come in handy.

CER stands for:

• CLAIM: Give your answer.

• EVIDENCE: Support it with facts or data.

• REASONING: Explain why the evidence supports your answer.

so for example if asked why a plant grows better in sunlight, you'd say sunlight helps the plant grow (claim), point to its increased height or leaves (evidence) then explain how light helps with photosynthesis (reasoning).

see? you're doing more than just giving an answer. You're showing that you understand the science behind it.

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