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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Less Than or Greater Than with Alligators - Alligator to Word for Symbol Worksheet

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Less Than or Greater Than with Alligators - Alligator to Word for Symbol
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What does this alligator mean?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
less than
b
equals
c
greater than
2
What does this alligator mean?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
less than
b
equals
c
greater than
3
What does this alligator mean?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
less than
b
equals
c
greater than
4
What does this alligator mean?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
less than
b
equals
c
greater than
5
What does this alligator mean?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
less than
b
equals
c
greater than
6
What does this alligator mean?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
less than
b
equals
c
greater than
7
What does this alligator mean?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
less than
b
equals
c
greater than
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What does this alligator mean?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
less than
b
equals
c
greater than