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

7
standard_description: Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures and understand concepts of area measurement.
problem_activity: Stage 2: Factors 1–5
Required Preparation
Materials to Gather
Colored pencils, crayons, or markers
Number cubes
Paper clips
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
Rectangle Rumble Stage 2 Grid
Rectangle Rumble Stage 2 Spinner

Narrative
Students generate factors with a number cube and a spinner with the numbers 1–5. Students use a
\(15 \times 15\)
grid.
Additional Information
Each group of students need a paper clip, a number cube, and two different color writing utensils.


aligns: no