NCSE Presents: Using the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) Framework to Support and Assess Learning

Friday, October 30, 2026 at 1:45 PM–2:15 PM CDT

Reunion B

Session Description

CER scaffolds students in engaging in argument from evidence and constructing explanations. CER can also be a helpful tool for assessing students’ learning. We will share free CER resources for both learning and assessment.

Session Category

Science Practices

Primary Presenter

Wendy Johnson, PhD, National Center for Science Education

City

Oakland

State

California

Co-Presenters

Britt Miller, PhD, National Center for Science Education

City

Oakland