✍️ CER Short Response
Prompt: Which condition helped mold grow the most in your investigation? Write a claim, include at least two pieces of evidence, and explain your reasoning.
🔑 Parent Answer Key
Detach note: This page is for parent/teacher reference. Student wording may vary if the science reasoning is correct.
Multiple-Choice Answer Key
- 1. A fungus
- 2. Moisture
- 3. The amount of moisture
- 4. So the test is fair and the result is easier to trust
- 5. The one with the most specific observations from both setups
- 6. Decompose dead material and recycle nutrients
- 7. Keep the bag sealed and throw it away without opening it
- 8. A control helps you compare the changed condition to a normal setup
Short Response Guidance
- Student clearly names the condition they think helped mold most.
- Student includes specific observations (day numbers, amount of fuzz, color, spread, etc.).
- Student connects evidence to fungal growth conditions and fair testing.
