CBSE · Class 6 · Mathematics · Chapter 10

The Other Side of Zero

Explore negative numbers, integers and their positions and operations on the number line.

10 lessons 50 min
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Lessons in this chapter

  1. 1Numbers on Both Sides of ZeroUse floors above and below ground to understand signed numbers and compare them.
  2. 2Adding Signed MovementsFollow lift journeys to see how signed movements combine and cancel.
  3. 3Subtraction as the Movement NeededFind the signed change that takes a starting position to a target position.
  4. 4The Full Number Line and Larger IntegersExtend floor reasoning to an endless number line and calculate efficiently with larger integers.
  5. 5Adding Integers with Zero PairsUse positive and negative tokens to make integer addition visible.
  6. 6Subtracting Integers with TokensRemove signed tokens and use zero pairs to explain every kind of integer subtraction.
  7. 7Integers in Money, Height, Time, and TemperatureChoose a reference point and interpret signed numbers in everyday measurements and records.
  8. 8Integer Patterns and PuzzlesInvestigate grids, dice, sequences, cards, and token strings using signed-number reasoning.
  9. 9How Integer Rules DevelopedConnect integer models to their history, consolidate the rules, and make strategic choices in a signed-number game.
  10. 10Chapter Summary and PracticeConnect integer meanings, models, rules, applications, and puzzles in a complete chapter review.
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