The Greater Gator

Words to Know: greater than = more than less than = fewer than equal to = the same amount

The Greater Gator likes to gobble up the greatest amount of anything that he can find. Your job will be to predict what the Greater Gator will try to gobble. Introduction:

Directions: -Now let’s take a look at the hand signals! 1.) You will be shown some math problems. Each one will be two different amounts. Your job is to compare the numbers and decide which of the two amounts is greater. 2.) Don’t shout out your answers. Wait for me to say “1-2-3 chomp” before signaling your answer with your hands. You will need to time your signal so that you show your answer while I says the word “chomp.” 00000oooooooooo -Now let’s take a look at the hand signals!

The Signals: 1.) 3.) 2.) 1.) “Chomp” (clap) your hands to the left if the amount on the left is greater. 2.) Make an “equals sign” if the amounts are equal. 3.) “Chomp” (clap) your hands to the right if the amount on the right greater.

Let’s practice a problem together using the greater than, less than, and equal to symbols! > < =

Ready? (Reminder: Don’t forget to wait for me to say “1-2-3 chomp” before signaling your answer.)

Which number will the Greater Gator gobble? Practice: 12 29 ? Which number will the Greater Gator gobble? 000000

Twelve is less than twenty nine. Practice: 12 29 < Twelve is less than twenty nine.

Let’s get started!

1.) 54 37

Fifty-four is greater than thirty-seven. 1.) 54 37 > Fifty-four is greater than thirty-seven.

2.) 24 32

Twenty-four is less than thirty-two. 2.) 24 32 < Twenty-four is less than thirty-two.

3.) 7 9

3.) 7 9 < Seven is less than nine.

4.) 12 12

Twelve is equal to twelve. 4.) 12 12 = Twelve is equal to twelve.

5.) 24 15

Twenty four is greater than fifteen. 5.) 24 15 > Twenty four is greater than fifteen.

6.) 42 57

Forty two is less than fifty seven. 6.) 42 57 < Forty two is less than fifty seven.

7.) 19 19

Nineteen is equal to nineteen. 7.) 19 19 = Nineteen is equal to nineteen.

8.) 38 37

Thirty eight is greater than thirty seven. 8.) 38 37 > Thirty eight is greater than thirty seven.

9.) 46 46

Forty six is equal to forty six. 9.) 46 46 = Forty six is equal to forty six.

10.) 5 13

Five is less than thirteen. 10.) 5 13 < Five is less than thirteen.

The Greater Gator is full and would like to take a nap The Greater Gator is full and would like to take a nap. Come back to visit him at another feeding time.

(I hope that you enjoyed this lesson.) The End (I hope that you enjoyed this lesson.)