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 to multiply a fraction or whole number by a fraction.

Answer: 
No. The expressions shown in this problem do not involve multiplying fractions with other fractions, nor whole numbers with fractions.

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

shot_info: fl_problem_001097_neg_0

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standard_description: Fluently add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit decimals using the standard algorithm for each operation.
problem_activity: Stage 3: 20 Cubes
Required Preparation
Materials to Gather
Connecting cubes
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
What's Behind My Back Stage 3 Recording Sheet

Narrative
Students work with 20 cubes, organized into two towers of 10 cubes. One partner snaps the towers and puts one part behind their back and shows the other part to their partner. Their partner figures out how many cubes are behind their back. Students record an addition equation with a blank to represent the missing cubes.
Additional Information
Each group of 2 needs 20 connecting cubes.


aligns: no