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.

shot_info: fl_problem_001097_neg_0

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standard_description: Read and write numbers to 1000 using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form.
problem_activity: Stage 2: Three-digit Numbers
Required Preparation
Materials to Gather
Number cards 0–10
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
Mystery Number Stage 2 Directions

Narrative
Students pick three cards and make a mystery three-digit number. Students give clues based on the sentence starters.


aligns: yes