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Greater Than Less Than Alligator Math
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I taught my kids that the alligator is greedy and always wants to eat the bigger number.
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1.NBT.3 Compare two two-digit numbers based on meanings of the tens and ones digits, recording the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, and <.
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This activity is a great reinforcer for older students who struggle with the concept of greater than and less than, not just kindergarteners and first-graders. The alligator analogy could really help struggling students to grasp this concept because it serves as a mnemonic device to help them to remember what the sign means.
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