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Task
Cruz and Erica were both getting ready for soccer.
Cruz ran 1 lap around the school.
Erica ran 3 laps around the playground.
Erica said,
I ran more laps, so I ran farther.
Cruz said,
4 laps around the school is 1 mile, but it takes 12 laps around the playground to go 1 mile. My laps are much longer, so I ran farther.
Who is right? Draw a picture to help you explain your answer.


Description: 
Compare two decimals to hundredths by reasoning about their size. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two decimals refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual model.
Grade 4 expectations in this domain are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 100.

Answer: 
No. This task does not involve comparing decimals to hundredths. Instead, it involves fraction comparisons.

Now, assess whether the following problem or activity aligns with the provided description.

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standard_description: Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison, e.g., interpret 35 = 5 × 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5. Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations.
problem_activity: Problem 1
a.   Split 18 counters equally into groups of two.
i. Write a multiplication equation to represent this situation.
ii. How many groups of counters do you have?
b.   How is this similar to Anchor Task #1 from Lesson 3? How is it different?
Problem 2
a.   Casey bought the following stickers. She wants to put 5 stickers in each goodie bag for her birthday party.
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i. Write a multiplication equation to represent this problem.
ii. How many goodie bags did Casey fill with stickers?
b.    A grocery store puts 30 watermelons on display. They arrange them in rows of 10.
i. Write a multiplication equation to represent this problem.
ii. How many rows of watermelons are there?
Problem 3
a.   Draw a picture or write a story to represent the following multiplication situation.
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$$\times \ 4 = 12$$
b.   Find the number that makes the equation true. Rewrite the equation with the solution.


aligns: no