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Example:
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
$$-\frac{1}{4}$$


Concept/skill: 
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication to multiply a fraction or whole number by a fraction.

Answer: 
No. The expressions shown in this problem do not involve multiplying fractions with other fractions, nor whole numbers with fractions.

Now, assess whether the following problem or activity is 'aligned' with the given Common Core standard in Mathematics.

shot_info: fl_problem_001097_neg_0

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standard_description: Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
problem_activity: Problem 1
Act 1: Watch the video
Gummy Worms
by Kyle Pearce.
a.   What do you notice? What do you wonder?
b.   How many gummy worms are there in total? Make an estimate.
Problem 2
Act 2: Use the following information to determine how many gummy worms there are in total.
[IMG]
There are 7 of each the yellow & black gummy worms and orange & black gummy worms left in the jar.
There are also 3 yellow & orange gummy worms left in the jar.
Problem 3
Act 3: There are 25 gummy worms in total. Was your answer reasonable? Why or why not?
Problem 4
Act 4 (sequel):
Mr. Pearce eats all of the gummy worms he took out of the jar and a few extra still in the jar. In total, he ate an equal number of each of the 3 colors of gummy worms, a total of 18 gummy worms. How many gummy worms does he have left of each color?


aligns: no