A whole represents the entire shape. It can be represented as one piece or any number of equal size pieces. Students should be able to identify how many equal parts a whole shape is divided into, and identify the name for the parts. This lesson is the foundation for students learning and understanding fractions. How can we identify equal parts of a whole? Each Cohesion Education video has been designed by teachers for parents! All videos include: A Breakdown of the concept being taughtA How-To