This math resource helps students learn to use the greater than, less than, and equal symbols when comparing numbers and math expressions (addition and subtraction sentences). It includes a variety of differentiated activities so you can meet your students at their level. POSTERS Includes 3 anchor charts with fun alligator characters to explain the greater than, less than, and equal symbols. MATH CENTRE Students compare number expressions and sort the cards according to which symbol is needed. Includes 4 different sets of cards to use based on your students’ level: comparing an expression to a whole number comparing two addition expressions comparing two subtraction expressions comparing mixed expressions TIC-TAC-GATOR SMALL GROUP GAME In this game, students begin by filling one side of their game board with number cards. They take turns drawing more cards to try to complete the comparisons using the greater than, less than, and equal symbols. There are 2 versions of this game: Level 1 - comparing whole numbers only Level 2 - comparing whole numbers to expressions WORKSHEETS Includes 4 differentiated cut-and-glue worksheets. Students cut out greater than, less than, and equal symbols and glue them in place to complete the comparisons. Includes: Comparing whole numbers to whole numbers Comparing addition expressions to whole numbers Comparing subtraction expressions to whole numbers Comparing expressions to expressions, mixed addition and subtraction

This Christmas cookie themed math center is a FUN way to practice comparing numbers using the greater than and less than symbols. This activity includes 3 levels of cards so you can differentiate and meet the needs of all your students. SORTING ACTIVITY Place the cards in your math center. Students choose a cookie card and compare the number pairs on the card. Then, they sort the cookies onto the greater than or less than cookie sheets. To add some extra fun, you can put out a real spatula to pick up and move the cookies with. 2-PLAYER GAME One student will be “greater than” and the other will be “less than”. Shuffle the cookie cards and place them face-down on the table. Students take turns choosing a card. If it belong on their cookie sheet, keep the card. If not, return it to the table. Keep playing until someone fills their cookie sheet. This activity includes 3 levels of cookie cards: SET A - Comparing numbers up to 20 SET B - Comparing 2-digit numbers within 100 SET C - Comparing 3-digit numbers within 1000 Includes: 48 cookie cards 2 cookie sheet sorting mats Recording sheet This resource is a really fun way to keep students focused on learning and practicing important math skills during the holidays!