few_shots: 
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: Read and write numbers to 1000 using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form.
problem_activity: Problem 1
Jung's teacher drew a shape on the board (shown below), and asked the students to find the area of the shape. Describe a method Jung could use to find the area and then determine the area.
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Problem 2
Find the area of the trapezoid below in three different ways by:
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a.   Drawing a rectangle around the trapezoid and subtracting the additional area around it
b.   Dividing the trapezoid into two triangles using a diagonal line across the trapezoid
c.   Dividing the trapezoid into two right triangles and a rectangle
Problem 3
Find the area of the triangle in the grid below.
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aligns: no