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The Other Side of Zero

CBSE · Class 6 · Mathematics

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 6 Mathematics

Topics in The Other Side of Zero

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1. What are integers?

  • Counting numbers are not the only numbers used in mathematics.
  • 0 is an important number and comes before 1.
  • Fractions exist between whole numbers.
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2. Building of Fun and floor numbers

  • Bela's Building of Fun has six floors above ground and five below, so the floors go from -5 to +6.
  • The ground floor is Floor 0.
  • Floors above ground are positive numbers.
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3. Additions and subtraction on the number line

  • Addition can be understood as Starting Position plus Movement equals Target Position.
  • Addition can also mean combining two movements to get a total movement.
  • Subtraction can be understood as Target Position minus Starting Position equals Movement.
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4. Tokens and zero pairs

  • Positive tokens are red tokens representing '+' button presses.
  • Negative tokens are green tokens representing '-' button presses.
  • A positive token and a negative token cancel each other because together they make zero.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Integers and operations with positive numbers, negative numbers, and zero

ZeroPositive numbersNegative numbersIntegersNumber lineAdditive inverseAddition of integersSubtraction of integers

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Other Side of Zero for CBSE Class 6 Mathematics?
The Other Side of Zero covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 6 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in The Other Side of Zero — CBSE Class 6 Mathematics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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