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Example 1:
Concept/skill: 
Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings (Drawings need not show details, but should show the mathematics in the problem. (This applies wherever drawings are mentioned in the Standards.)), sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.

Problem/activity:
Task
Materials
One 10-frame per pair of students (see example below)
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Counters, 10 per pair of students
Decks of number cards 0-5 (with 4 of each number) or two 0-5 dice
Setup
This activity is done in pairs. The students sit side by side with 10-frame and deck of cards or dice. If they have cards, the cards are shuffled and placed face down in front of them.
Action
Player 1 flips a card or rolls the die. They place that many counters on the 10-frame. Player 2 flips a card or rolls the die. They place that many more counters on the 10-frame next to the counters already on the ten frame. The students count the total together.
A recording sheet can be added when the students have been introduced to equations and number sentences. For those students who can handle higher numbers, a deck of 0-10 cards and two 10-frames can be used.
This game can also be played alone.


Answer: 
Yes. This task involves representing addition with objects such as number cards and dice.

Example 2:
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).

Example 3:
Concept/skill: 
Prove the addition and subtraction formulas for sine, cosine, and tangent and use them to solve problems.

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


Answer: 
Yes. An initial step when solving for x in this problem requires the use of the addition formula for cosine on the left side of the equation.

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: Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their size.
Grade 3 expectations in this domain are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8.
problem_activity: Narrative
The purpose of this activity is for students to use the location of a unit fraction to locate another fraction with a different denominator on the number line. Students can use their knowledge from the previous activity to place 1 on the number line and then use that to partition the interval from 0 to 1 to find other numbers. Because students have only located fractions with the same denominator on a single number line, they may want to use more than one number line in this activity. They may or may not label the points they find along the way to
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
. Encourage them to use whatever strategy makes sense to them.
Monitor for students who use a single number line to show both thirds and fourths and those who use separate number lines. Select them to share during activity synthesis.
This activity is optional because it goes beyond the depth of understanding required to address grade 3 standards.
MLR8 Discussion Supports.
Synthesis: As students share the similarities and differences between the strategies, use gestures to emphasize what is being described. For example, point to each fraction and show with your fingers the partitions such as thirds and fourths, that are being discussed.
Advances: Listening, Representing
Launch
Groups of 2
“Now we’re going to try something a little bit different. Let’s use the location of a unit fraction to find a fraction with a different denominator.”
Activity
“Take a few minutes to locate
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
on this number line. Use any strategy that makes sense to you.”
3–5 minutes: independent work time
As students work, consider asking:
“How did you decide whether to use one or two number lines?”
“Did you locate any numbers before locating
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
?”
“Where is 1 on your number line(s)?”
“Share your strategy with your partner.”
2–3 minutes: partner discussion
Student Facing
Locate and label
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
on the number line. Be prepared to explain your reasoning.
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Student Response
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Activity Synthesis
Ask the two selected students to display their work side-by-side for all to see.
“What do these strategies have in common? How are these representations different?” (They both located 1 before locating
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
. In the first strategy, the thirds are one number line and used to find 1. Then, 1 is on the second number line and used to find
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
. In the second strategy, the thirds and fourths are marked on the same number line.)
Consider asking: “What questions do you have about these representations?”


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