few_shots: 
Example 1:
Concept/skill: 
Understand that by similarity, side ratios in right triangles are properties of the angles in the triangle, leading to definitions of trigonometric ratios for acute angles.

Problem/activity:
Find the general solution for:
$${\mathrm{cos}\left({\pi\over2}+x\right)=\mathrm{tan}{\pi\over4}}$$


Answer: 
No. This problem does not directly teach how side ratios in right triangles lead to definitions of trigonometric ratios. Instead, it involves solving a trigonometric function.

Example 2:
Concept/skill: 
Solve quadratic equations in one variable.

Problem/activity:
Task
Solve the quadratic equation
$$ x^2 = (2x - 9)^2 $$
using as many different methods as possible.


Answer: 
Yes. This task shows one quadratic equation with one variable, x.

Example 3:
Concept/skill: 
Construct a tangent line from a point outside a given circle to the circle.

Problem/activity:
Task
Suppose $A$ is an angle with vertex $P$, as pictured below:
[IMG]
Draw a circle with center $P$ and with  radius $r \gt 0$.  Explain why the circle
meets each ray of angle $A$ in a single point.  Label these points $Q$ and $R$ respectively.
Draw circles with centers $Q$ and $R$ respectively and radius $r$.  These circles meet at $P$ and a second point to be labelled $B$.
Show that ray $\overrightarrow{PB}$  bisects angle $P$.


Answer: 
No. This task does not involve drawing lines that are tangent to circles. The only line that may be drawn is the ray between points P and B.

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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HS_0

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HS_1

im_task_001160_neg_0

HS_2
standard_description: Solve real world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.
problem_activity: Problem 1
Act 1: Watch the following video –
The Big Pad (Act: 1)
a.   What do you notice? What do you wonder?
b.   What is the area, in square centimeters, of the big pad? Make an estimate.
Problem 2
Act 2: Use the following information to solve -
The small pad is a square with a length of
$$7\frac{3}{5}$$
cm.
The big pad is also a square and has a length equal to
$$3\frac{2}{3}$$
small pads.
Problem 3
Act 3: Reveal the answer -
The area of the big pad is
$$776\frac{124}{225}$$
square centimeters. Was your answer reasonable? Why or why not?
Problem 4
Act 4 (the sequel): Look at the following image of the dimensions mentioned on the big pad -
[IMG]
Do these dimensions result in the same area as what we computed in Anchor Task #3? Why or why not?


aligns: yes