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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: 
Understand that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all its solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve (which could be a line).

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


Answer: 
No. This task does not involve an equation in two variables. There is only 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:
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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, assess whether the following problem or activity is 'aligned' with the given Common Core standard in Mathematics.

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standard_description: Solve word problems that call for addition of three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
problem_activity: Narrative
The purpose of this activity is for students to use their data to generate questions and represent the answer using an equation. Then students take turns asking and answering each other’s questions.
Action and Expression: Internalize Executive Functions
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Check for understanding by inviting students to rephrase directions in their own words.
Supports accessibility for: Memory, Organization
Required Materials
Materials to Gather
Materials from a previous activity
Required Preparation
Students need access to the survey data used in the previous activity.
Launch
Groups of 2
“We’re going to use our data again. This time we will create how many more and how many fewer questions about your data that you will ask your classmates to answer.”
Read the task statement.
“Use the categories in your survey data to complete the questions. You do not need to answer the questions."
3 minutes: independent work time
Activity
"Take turns asking and answering questions with your partner. After asking your question, let your partner show their work in your book."
10 minutes: partner work time
Student Facing
How many more students liked________________________________
than liked _______________________________?
Show your thinking using drawings, numbers, or words.
Equation: ________________________________
How many fewer students liked ________________________________
than liked _______________________________?
Show your thinking using drawings, numbers, or words.
Equation: ________________________________
Write another story problem you could ask about your data.
Equation: ________________________________
Student Response
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Activity Synthesis
"Clare asked, 'How many more students like pizza than burgers?' Her partner said six more people like pizza than burgers and wrote
\(10 - 4 = 6\)
."
“How could we turn this ‘more than’ question into a ‘fewer than’ question? Does this change the equation you would write? Why or why not?"


aligns: yes