This math topic involves learning how to interpret "less than," "greater than," and "equals" symbols using the alligator method. This approach uses an alligator's mouth, depicted as wanting to eat the larger number, to help visualize and decide which comparison symbol is appropriate among "<", ">", and "=". Each question presents an image of this alligator symbol and asks students to identify the correct symbolic representation ("less than", "equals", "greater than"). This is part of introductory learning related to comparing numbers within a broader unit on coin math.
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What does this alligator mean?