1. **State the problem:** We need to express the number of stars (☆) as a fraction of the entire set of shapes shown in two rows. 2. **Count the stars and total shapes:** - First row: 3 stars (☆) and 4 squares (■), total 7 shapes. - Second row: 3 stars (☆) and 5 squares (■), total 8 shapes. 3. **Calculate total stars and total shapes:** - Total stars = $3 + 3 = 6$ - Total shapes = $7 + 8 = 15$ 4. **Express stars as a fraction of the entire set:** $$\frac{\text{stars}}{\text{total shapes}} = \frac{6}{15}$$ 5. **Simplify the fraction:** $$\frac{6}{15} = \frac{\cancel{3} \times 2}{\cancel{3} \times 5} = \frac{2}{5}$$ 6. **Final answer:** The stars represent $\frac{2}{5}$ of the entire set of shapes.