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: Use place value understanding to round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100.
problem_activity: Stage 2: Quarter Inches
Required Preparation
Materials to Gather
Paper
Rulers (inches)
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
Target Measurement Stage 2 Recording Sheet

Narrative
Students try to draw a line segment as close as possible to the length of the target measurement (in quarter inches).


aligns: no