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: Given a two-digit number, mentally find 10 more or 10 less than the number, without having to count; explain the reasoning used.
problem_activity: Narrative
The purpose of this activity is for students to choose from activities that offer practice adding two-digit numbers within 100. Students choose from any stage of previously introduced centers.
How Close?
Target Numbers
Five in a Row
Required Materials
Materials to Gather
Materials from previous centers
Required Preparation
Gather materials from:
How Close? Stages 1–3
Target Numbers, Stages 1–3
Five in a Row, Stages 1–6
Launch
Groups of 2
“Now you are going to choose from centers we have already learned.”
Display the center choices in the student book.
“Think about what you would like to do.”
30 seconds: quiet think time
Activity
Invite students to work at the center of their choice.
10 minutes: center work time
Student Facing
Choose a center.
How Close?
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Target Numbers
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Five in a Row
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Activity Synthesis
“Diego and Elena are playing How Close. Diego has a sum of 91. Elena has a sum of 89. Who gets a point for being closer to 100? How do you know?”


aligns: yes