few_shots: 
Example:
Problem/activity:
For each pair of numbers, determine if the values are equivalent. Explain your reasoning for each one.
a.
$$-0.25$$
and
$$\frac{1}{-4}$$
b.
$$-\left ( \frac{1}{4} \right )$$
and
$$\frac{-1}{-4}$$
c.
$$\frac{-1}{4}$$
and
$$-\frac{1}{4}$$


Concept/skill: 
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division and of fractions to multiply and divide rational numbers.

Answer: 
Yes. This problem involves understanding fractions and division to divide rational numbers, such as 1, -4, 4, and -1. This problem also involves an understanding of multiplication: if p and q are integers, then -(p/q) = (-p)/q = p/(-q).

Now, does the following problem or activity enable students to learn the full intent of the following concept or skill?

shot_info: fl_problem_001097_pos_0

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standard_description: Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units, by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end; understand that the length measurement of an object is the number of same-size length units that span it with no gaps or overlaps. Limit to contexts where the object being measured is spanned by a whole number of length units with no gaps or overlaps.
problem_activity: Narrative
The purpose of this activity is for students to choose from activities that focus on counting up to 20 objects or adding and subtracting within 10. Students choose from the centers introduced in previous lessons as well as one introduced in the previous activity. If more than one stage of a center has been introduced, students choose from any of the stages. Students are encouraged to choose the center that will be most helpful for them at this time.
Counting Collections
Number Race
Check it Off
Five in a Row: Addition and Subtraction
Required Materials
Materials to Gather
Materials from previous centers
Required Preparation
Gather materials from:
Counting Collections, Stage 1
Number Race, Stage 3
Check it Off, Stage 1
Five in a Row: Addition and Subtraction, Stages 1 and 2
Launch
Groups of 2
“Now you are going to choose from centers we have already learned.”
Display the center choices in the student book.
“Think about what you would like to do first.”
30 seconds: quiet think time
Activity
Invite students to work at the center of their choice.
8 minutes: center work time
“Choose what you would like to do next.”
8 minutes: center work time
Student Facing
Choose a center.
Counting Collections
Number Race
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Check it Off
Five in a Row: Addition and Subtraction
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Activity Synthesis
“What was your favorite part of center time today? Why was it your favorite?”


aligns: no