What are Integers?

Misses C explains integers, which are whole numbers and their opposites, including zero. She uses a number line to illustrate positive and negative integers, emphasizing that zero is neither. Examples include +1 and -5, while non-examples are fractions and decimals. Zero is not a counting number as it is neither positive nor negative.

What are some examples of numbers that are not integers? Explain why.

Discuss whether zero can be classified as a counting number and provide reasoning.