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Gator Compare: Greater than, less than, equal

A hungry gator sits between two numbers and always opens its mouth toward the bigger one. Kids start by counting fish on each side, then compare numbers to 20 and to 100 and pick the sign: greater than, less than or equal.

  • GradesKindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade
  • Levels3, from “Count fish” to “Compare to 100”
  • A roundAbout 10 questions, a few minutes
  • PriceFree, no account needed
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How Gator Compare works

The 3 levels

  1. Count fish
  2. Compare to 20
  3. Compare to 100

What it lines up with in school

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher.

K.CC.C.6
Tell whether one group has more, fewer or the same as another.
K.CC.C.7
Compare two numbers between 1 and 10.
1.NBT.B.3
Compare two-digit numbers with >, = and <.

Practice it at home

Questions about Gator Compare

What grade is Gator Compare for?
Kindergarten to 2nd grade. It’s a greater than less than game with 3 levels that move up when your kid is ready.
Which standards does Gator Compare cover?
It lines up with Common Core math K.CC.C.6, K.CC.C.7 and 1.NBT.B.3. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher for the exact match.
Does my kid need to read to play Gator Compare?
Gator Compare doesn’t read its questions aloud yet. Questions are short and built on pictures and numbers, so most kids in kindergarten to 2nd grade can play on their own.
How long is a round of Gator Compare?
About 10 questions, a few minutes. Nine right on the first try and the next round is a level harder; a tough round steps back one.
Is Gator Compare free?
Yes. You can play it free with no account. A free account keeps your kid’s stars and levels.

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