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The Other Side of Zero

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Here are the six ideas on one screen. Then seven quick questions.

Numbers below zero — six moves, on a line that runs both ways
MoveHow it goes
Go past zeroKeep the step size. New marks are −1, −2, −3.
Read a spotA dash means left of zero. Zero is neither side.
Compare two spotsPut both on one line. Further left is less.
Find an oppositeSame distance from zero, other side.
Move alongAdd walks right. Take away walks left.
Read the real thingA reading, a level or a score has a chosen zero.

The chalk line reaches 0 and the chalk runs out. What is true about the line?

  • It has to end at zero.
  • It carries on past zero with steps of the same size.
  • It carries on, but the steps get smaller.

What does the dash in −3 tell you?

  • Take 3 away from something.
  • The spot is 3 steps left of zero.
  • The 3 is a mistake.

Which is less, −5 or −2?

  • −5
  • −2
  • They are equal.

Which is less, −8 or 6?

  • −8
  • 6
  • They cannot be compared.

What is the opposite of −7?

  • −7
  • 7
  • 0

You start on 2 and take away 6. Where do you stop?

  • On 8
  • On 4
  • On −4

A lift panel shows B2, B1, G, 1, 2. What number is B2?

  • 2
  • −2
  • 0

Chapter 10 is waiting for you. Read it and try its questions.

That was the last of the Class 6 Maths tracks. Your textbook takes it from here.

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  1. 0 Start here
  2. 1 The line does not stop at zero
  3. 2 A number, not a take-away
  4. 3 Which one is less?
  5. 4 Every number has a partner
  6. 5 Moving, from wherever you are
  7. 6 Where these numbers turn up
  8. 7 The big picture
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