few_shots: 
Example:
Concept/skill: 
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division and of fractions to multiply and divide rational numbers.

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: 
Yes. This problem involves understanding fractions and division to divide rational numbers, such as 1, -4, 4, and -1. This problem also involves an understanding of multiplication: if p and q are integers, then -(p/q) = (-p)/q = p/(-q).

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: Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, and measuring tapes.
problem_activity: Narrative
The purpose of this activity is for students to choose from activities that focus on measurement or story problems. Students choose from any stage of previously introduced centers.
Estimate and Measure
Math Stories
Required Materials
Materials to Gather
Materials from previous centers
Required Preparation
Gather materials from:
Estimate and Measure, Stage 2
Math Stories, Stage 5
Launch
“Now you will choose from centers we have already learned. One of the choices is to continue with Estimate and Measure.”
Display the center choices in the student book.
“Think about what you would like to do first.”
30 seconds: quiet think time
Activity
Invite students to work at the center of their choice.
8 minutes: center work time
“Choose what you would like to do next.”
8 minutes: center work time
Student Facing
Choose a center.
Estimate and Measure
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Math Stories
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Activity Synthesis
“What did you like about the activity you worked on today?”


aligns: yes