What scientific argumentation might look like

This article uses a QCEE form to help students to frame questions, claims and evidence to develop scientific discussions in an inquiry unit on soils. In the process, the article discusses th... See More

This article uses a QCEE form to help students to frame questions, claims and evidence to develop scientific discussions in an inquiry unit on soils. In the process, the article discusses the role of students and teachers and provides a sample of what student work might look like. I think that this article, combined with others on claims and evidence would provide someone interested in incorporating this strategy with some good ideas of how it works and what it looks like in the classroom.

Information to support teaching argumentation

The article helps explain how to teach argumentation in the classroom. On the surface, it seems easy. But to engage in argumentation in an academic setting requires a level of specificity ... See More

The article helps explain how to teach argumentation in the classroom. On the surface, it seems easy. But to engage in argumentation in an academic setting requires a level of specificity that can be confused.