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Lamps in Rows: Diya Arrays, Fractions and Two-Step Word Problems

Children write multiplication facts from diya trays, colour fractions of a row, find equivalent fractions with a lamp string and solve four two-step word problems with room for working.

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Diwali Light Quest Big Explorers Activity Pack: Maths, Puzzles, Stories & Science for Ages 7-10

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How to use this worksheet

Count rows and columns first, then write both multiplication facts. Do the fractions with colour and finish with the word problems, showing working in the box.

Materials needed

  • Pencil
  • Coloured pencils

Extension activities

  • Make a tray of 24 lamps and find all the ways to arrange it.
  • Invent a two-step diya problem for a friend.
Hemsweta Jain (Teacher Cheena), founder of RaisoActive

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Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena

MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai

Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.

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