few_shots: 
Example:
Concept/skill: 
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication to multiply a fraction or whole number by a fraction.

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
$$-\frac{1}{4}$$


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

Now, determine whether the following problem or activity can enable students to understand the concepts or skills in the provided description.

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standard_description: Recognize and explain the concepts of conditional probability and independence in everyday language and everyday situations. For example, compare the chance of having lung cancer if you are a smoker with the chance of being a smoker if you have lung cancer.
problem_activity: Stage 3: Find Shapes
Required Preparation
Materials to Gather
Picture books
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
Picture Books Stage 3 Recording Sheet

Narrative
Students look through picture books and notice and describe shapes they see in the pictures.
Variation:
Students may record the shapes they see with drawings or words.
Additional Information
Each group of 2–4 needs at least one picture book that shows a variety of shapes throughout the book.


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