Greater Decimals

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a mathematics activity that combines decimal comparison with a cut-and-paste craft element. Students are given pairs of decimal numbers and must determine which is the larger value. Once they have decided, they cut out alligator figures provided at the bottom of the worksheet and paste them into boxes next to the decimals, with the alligator’s open mouth facing the larger number, symbolizing that the alligator ‘eats’ the larger value. This interactive component is designed to make the learning experience more hands-on and engaging.

The objective of this worksheet is to teach students how to compare decimal numbers accurately. It encourages an understanding of place value and the concept that alligators (or greater than symbols) always ‘eat’ the larger number, which is a common mnemonic in mathematics education. This activity also adds a tactile dimension to learning, which can be particularly helpful for students who benefit from kinesthetic learning styles. By completing this worksheet, students can reinforce their skills in numerical comparison while enjoying a creative and interactive learning process.

Cut out all the alligator jaws at the bottom of the worksheet.  Paste them in the boxes above to make comparison.  The jaws should be eating the larger value.