Counting Fractions of One Whole

The video tutorial explains how to count fractions of a whole using licorice strings as an example. It covers partitioning a whole into equal parts, such as halves, thirds, and fourths, and addresses common misunderstandings about fractions. The tutorial demonstrates how to count equal shares to form a whole and applies these concepts to solve a problem involving licorice strings.

What common misunderstandings might arise when counting shares as fractions?

How do you verify that fractional shares equal a whole?

Describe how to count fractions of a whole using examples from the text.