Mastering Greater, Less, and Equal Symbols in Grade 1 Maths

What does the alligator analogy help to remember?

• The alligator analogy is used to remember the multiplication tables.

• The alligator is a symbol for subtraction.

• The alligator's mouth shape represents the greater than symbol.

• The alligator prefers smaller numbers.

When the alligator's mouth is turned around, what does it signify?

• The number is equal.

• The first number is greater.

• The first number is less than the second.

• The alligator is not hungry.

How do we represent two equal numbers using the symbols discussed?

• With the less than symbol.

• By drawing an alligator.

• Using the equal sign.

• With the greater than symbol.

What is the correct symbol to use when comparing five flowers to eight flowers?

• Less than

• Greater than

• Equal to

• None of the above

If we have nine leaves and two leaves, which symbol is appropriate?

• Less than

• Greater than

• Cannot be determined

• Equal to

When comparing ten ants to five ants, which statement is true?

• Ten ants equal five ants.

• The comparison is not valid.

• Ten ants are greater than five ants.

• Ten ants are less than five ants.

Four butterflies compared to four butterflies results in which symbol?

• Greater than

• Equal to

• None of the above

• Less than

What symbol correctly compares four bees to ten bees?

• Equal to

• Greater than

• Cannot be determined

• Less than

If eight is compared to itself, which symbol should be used?

• Equal to

• Less than

• None of the above

• Greater than

What is the correct symbol when two is compared to four?

• Greater than

• Less than

• Equal to

• All of the above