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Claim Evidence Reasoning (C-E-R)
Definition: Requiring students to state a claim (e.g. an answer to a question); provide evidence to support the claim, and state a reason why the evidence answers the question.

2. SAMPLE: Correct Answer
C-E-R: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
I CLAIM that F-
Separation of Powers- is the correct answer.
The REASON that this evidence supports the answer is that separation of powers is a key part of the Constitution which divides power among the 3 branches of government.
The EVIDENCE I have is that in the box, it says that if all power is in one place, NO liberty or freedom exists.

3. MYA- Post Assessment Item Analysis SAMPLE: Wrong Answer
C-E-R: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
Teacher or Student Feedback: Choice I is incorrect- Federalism refers to shared powers between levels of government- local, state, federal.
I CLAIM that choice I-
Federalism- is the correct answer.
The REASON that this evidence supports the answer is that Federalism refers to the three branches of government.
The EVIDENCE I have is that in the box, it mentions all 3 branches of government- legislative, executive, judicial.

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C-E-R Claim-Evidence-Reasoning
Steps to Implement:
Review benchmark/standard to identify essential content/skill.
Formulate/locate/utilize a question related to benchmark/standard.
Have student answer said question and write out their claim (answer), evidence, and reasoning to how the evidence supports their claim.
Reteach-correct-analyze incorrect responses accordingly.