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The Other Side of Zero — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 6 · Mathematics

What The Other Side of Zero covers in CBSE Class 6 Mathematics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 6 Mathematics syllabus.

44 questions60 flashcards4 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 6 Mathematics · 2026-27

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Other Side of Zero for CBSE Class 6 Mathematics?
Key topics in The Other Side of Zero include What are integers?, Building of Fun and floor numbers, Additions and subtraction on the number line, Tokens and zero pairs. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise The Other Side of Zero for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on The Other Side of Zero. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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