Republic of the Philippines

Region VI-Western Visayas

Division of Aklan
District of Malinao
SAN ROQUE INTEGRATED SCHOOL

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS (LAS) (QUARTER 2 MODULE 1 WEEK 1)

Name of Learner: _______________________

Grade and Section:______________
Date: ______________

MATHEMATICS 7 ACTIVITY SHEET

Approximating the measures of quantities particularly length, weight/mass and

volume

I. Learning Competency with Code

Approximates the measures of quantities particularly length, weight/mass,

volume, time, angle and temperature and rate (M7ME-IIa-3)

II. Background Information for Learners

This Activity Sheet deals with measurements, the appropriate measuring device
to be used and how to approximate the measures of different quantities.

In olden times, people used body measurements to approximate length. These

different body measurements arenon-standard units of measure which later gave rise to
the English system of measurement. Presently, length is generally measured using the
Metric system.

Prefixes help us estimate measurements even if they are too big or too small.
Here are the common prefixes used in the Metric System arranged from smallest to
largest:

nano(n), micro(µ), milli(m), centi(c), deci(d), deka (da), hector(h), kilo(k), mega(M),
giga(G) and tera(T)

 The fundamental unit of length in the Metric System is meter (m)

The following are examples of the measuring devices used to measure length.

ruler meter stick tape measure

  To measuresmall quantities, like thickness of a book, length of a paper clip, or
the size of a microchip, use millimeters (mm)
 To measure quantities like the length of the fork, a pencil, or a book, use
centimeters (cm).
 To measure longer lengths like the length of flagpole, dimensions of a piece of
land, use meters (m).
 To measure the distance between towns, use kilometers (km).

Mass and weight are two different measurements, but weight is often used in our
daily lives. The fundamental unit of weight in the metric system is gram (g). To
measure a small amount of weight, milligram(mg) is used, while to measure large
amount of weight,kilogram(kg) is used.

The following are examples of the measuring devices used to measure weight.

platform balance weighing scale digital weighing scale

The fundamental unit of volume in the metric system is Liter (L). Small
volumes like liquid medicine are measured in milliliters(mL). Large volumes like water
in tanks, reservoirs, or swimming pools are measured in cubic meters(m 3).

The following are examples of the measuring devices used to measure small amount of
volume.

measuring cup measuring spoons

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Mathematics Learner’s Material, First Edition 2014, Elizabeth R. Aseron,
Angelo D. Armas, Allan M. Canonigo, Ms. Jasmin T. Dullete, Flordeliza F.
Francisco, PhD, Ian June L. Garces, PhD, Eugenia V. Guerra, Phoebe V.
Guerra, Almira D. Lacsina,Rhett Anthony C. Latonio, Lambert G. Quesada,
Ma. Christy R. Reyes, Rechilda P. Villame, Debbie Marie B. Verzosa, PhD
and Catherine P. Vistro-Yu,DepEd-IMCS
Elementary Algebra, Julieta G. Bernabe, SD Publications, Inc., 2009
Math Builders 7,Jisela N. Ulpina& Edna D. Licardo, Jo-Es Publishing House,
Inc.,
Moving Ahead with Mathematics I,Estrellita L. Misa &Bernandino Q. Li, FNB
Education, Inc., 1997
IV. Activity Proper

1. Directions / Instructions

For further information about this lesson, please refer to Mathematics Learner’s
Materialpages99-105, Elementary Algebra, Math Builders 7, and Moving Ahead
with Mathematics.

2. Exercises / Activities
Exercise 1

Choose which of the given device is the most appropriatein measuring the given
item. Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
1. A device used to determine the weight of a 5-peso coin.
A. ruler B. platform balance C. measuring cups
2. It is used to determine the length of a ballpen.
A. tape measure B. weighing scale C. ruler
3. It is a device used in measuring the amount of flour for baking a cake.
A. measuring cups B. meter stick C. ruler
4. A device used to measure your weight.
A. platform balance B. digital weighing scale C. triple beam balance
5. It is used to measure your waistline.
A. ruler B. meter stick C. tape measure
Exercise 2

Encircle the most reasonable measure listed for each illustrated item.

1.
A. 50 g B. 50 mg C. 50 kg

2.
A. 14 mm B. 14 cm C. 14 m

3.
A. 1 L B. 1 mL C. 10 mL
Cadiz City
 Bacolod City

4.
A. 100 cm B. 54 km C. 33 m

5.
A. 1 kg B. 50g C. 50kg

3. Guide Questions

Answer the following questions.

a. What made you choose the appropriate measuring device in measuring length,
mass, and volume?

b. How do you approximate the measures of the quantities such as length, weight, and
volume?
V. Reflection

Answer the following questions.

1. From our lesson, why is it importantto determine the appropriate measuring device
and unit of measure to be used in measuring length, mass, and volume.

2. What have you learned about approximatingmeasurements?

3. What is the significance of learning approximation in your daily lives?

VI. Answer Key

Exercise 1 Exercise 2

i. 1. B 1. C
2. C 2. A
3. A 3. A
4. B 4. B
5. C 5. A

Prepared by:
CHRISTINE MAY C. YARRE, TI
Subject Teacher