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
- 1Make a tray of 24 lamps and find all the ways to arrange it.
- 2Invent a two-step diya problem for a friend.

Written by
Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
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