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For the learner:

Welcome to the TLE - EIM 8 (Exploratory) Printed Modular Modality Module on Perform
Mensuration and Calculations!
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and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
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competencies you are expected to learn in the module.
What I Need to Know

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you already know about the lesson to take. If you get
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What I Know skip this module.

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current lesson with the previous one.
What’s In

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problem opener, an activity or a situation.
What’s New

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What is It concepts and skills.

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solidify your understanding and skills of the topic.
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What’s More Answer Key at the end of the module.

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What I Have Learned lesson.

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transfer your new knowledge or skill into real life
What I Can Do situations or concerns.

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mastery in achieving the learning competency.
Assessment

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enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson learned.
Additional Activities

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Answer Key
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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you understand
Electrical Installation and Maintenance.

In this module, you will be learning a lot about measurements and calculation. You, as a
learner, will be given the understanding of the concepts and underlying principles in performing
measurements and calculations.

The module is talking about the following lessons:

Lesson 1 - Identify object or component to be measured & Choose test instruments to be used
for specific tasks

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

1. Select tools appropriate for the job.

2. Manipulate the measuring device according to its purpose.
3. Enhance the skills in mensuration and calculation.

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 What I Know
I. Directions: Match the electrical measuring tools and instruments in column A with
their descriptions in column B. Write the letter of the correct answer in your notebook.
A B
A. Voltmeter

1.

B. Volt-ohmmeter

2.

C. Micrometer

3.

D. Clamp Ammeter

4.

E. Wire Gauge

5.
 II. Identify the following. Write your answers in your activity notebook.
1. What is the unit of measurement for resistance?
2. What is the unit of measurement for voltage?
3. What is the unit of measurement for current?
4. What is the other name for VOM?
5. What amount is measured aby an ammeter?

Note: If you get 100% correct in this pre-assessment, skip the lesson but if not
and only get 50% to 99% correct, then proceed with the lesson.

Lesson IDENTIFY OBJECT OR

COMPONENT TO BE MEASURED &
1 CHOOSE TEST INSTRUMENTS TO
BE USED
FOR SPECIFIC TASKS

After learning to prepare a list of electrical tools and materials for a specific job in Electrical
Installation and Maintenance (EIM), you need to know how to identify different types of measuring
tools used in EIM. Be familiarized with these tools. Your knowledge will surely increase.
In this module, it also talks about some units of measurement that are being measured by electrical
tools and equipment. Be excited to learn more!

What’s In

LET’S REVIEW!

Direction:
Answer the following question. Write your answers in your activity notebook. Enumerate:

 The Different Types of Forms Used in EIM

What’s New

Directions: Multiple Choice Test. Choose the letter of the object being described and write the letter
of your answer in your activity notebook.

1. An instrument used to measure the amount of electrical current intensity in a circuit.

A. Voltmeter
B. Ammeter
C. Micrometer
D. Ohmmeter
 2. A pocket-sized tool used to test the presence of current in a line wire or circuit.
A. Test light
B. Wire gauge
C. Ruler
D. Pull-push rule

3. A measuring tool used to measure the length of an object in centimeters and inches
A. Test light
B. Wire gauge
C. Ruler
D. Pull-push rule

4. It is used to measure the diameter of wires/conductors in circular mills. It can measure small
and big sizes of wires and cables.
A. Voltmeter
B. Ammeter
C. Micrometer
D. Ohmmeter

5. It is used to measure the voltage, resistance, and current of a circuit. It is connected in parallel
or series with the circuit depending on what to measure.
A. Voltmeter
B. Ammeter
C. Micrometer
D. Ohmmeter

What is It
MEASURING TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS

Measurement is the process or the result of determining the ratio of a physical quantity, such
as a length, time, temperature, etc., to a unit of measurement, such as the meter, second or degree
Celsius. The science of measurement is called metrology. The English word measurement originates
from the Latin mēnsūra and the verbmetiri through the Middle French mesure.

Electrical measuring tools and instruments are sensitive and delicate. So, extra care is
necessary in handling them. These are used to measure currents, voltages, resistances, wattages, and
other important elements in electrical works. This topic will tackle the function/use of each measuring
tool and instrument used in doing an electrical task. Different kinds of measuring tools and precision
measuring instruments are as follows:

Measuring Tool/Instrument Description

Test Light - a pocket size tool used to test
the line wire or circuit if there is current in it.

Micrometer - used to measure the diameter

of wires/conductors in circular mils. It can
measure small and big sizes of wires and
cables.

Wire Gauge - used in determining the size

of wires/conductors. The gauge ranges from 0
to 60 awg (American wire gauge)

Ruler/foot rule - a measuring tool used to

measure length, width and thickness of short
flat object and in sketching straight lines.

The ruler is the instrument used to rule

straight lines and the calibrated instrument
used for determining length called a measure.
However, common usage calls both
instruments rulers and the special name
straight edge is used for an unmarked rule.

Pull-Push Rule - a measuring tool used to

measure the length of an object in centimeter
and inches.
 Ammeter - an instrument used to measure
the amount of electrical current intensity in a
circuit. The unit of measure is ampere (a). It is
connected along or series to the circuit.

Voltmeter - an instrument used to measure

electrical pressure or voltage of a circuit. The
unit of measure is volt (v). This is connected
across or parallel to the circuit.

Clamp Ammeter (also called tong-

tester) - It is used to measure current
flowing in a conductor. It is clamped or
hanged in a conductor.

Volt-Ohmmeter (VOM) - otherwise

called as Multi-tester; is used to measure
the voltage, resistance and current of a circuit.
It is connected in parallel or series with the
circuit depending on what to measure.

Further Readings:

 Amperage (Amps) - a unit of measurement of electrical current flow.

 Ampere - a unit of measurement which describes the amount of electric current passing a
certain point at a particular time.
 Centimeter - hundredth of a meter Inch - a portion of a foot, which is an English unit of
linear measurement.
 Megger - an instrument used to measure the insulation resistance of conductors or wire. It
 gives measurement in ohms or meg-ohms.
 Millimeter - one-thousandth of a meter.
 Multi-tester - an electrical measuring instrument used to measure the voltage, the
resistance or the current of a circuit. It is connected either through parallel or series with the
circuit depending on what to measure.
 Ohm - the unit of measurement used to express resistance.
 Ohmmeter - an instrument used to measure resistance in ohms.
 Volt - a unit of measurement of electrical pressure or voltage.
 Voltmeter - an instrument specially designed for measuring voltage.
 Wire Gauge - used to measure the diameter of magnetic wire.
 What’s More
Directions: Inside Box A are jumbled letters. Arrange the letters to form words pertaining to
electrical measuring tools and instruments. Write your answers for Box B in your notebook.
Box A Box B

1. GEWIGREAU
1.
2. MVLTETEOR
2.
3. AACMPLMMTREE
3.
4. RPPULLUSHULE
4.
5. RHEOMMET
5.

What I Have Learned

Answer this question. Write your answer in your notebook.

Why do we need to handle electrical measuring tools and equipment with extra care?

What I Can Do

Directions: Using a ruler, measure the length, width, and thickness/height of the given objects
below. Write your answers inside the corresponding box. Place your drawing and labels in your
activity notebook. You will be graded according to the rubrics given.
Object #1 to Draw: Any table you can find inside your house. Place your drawing in the box
below. Put labels on length, width, and thickness/height of the table.

Length Measurement Width Measurement Thickness/Height

Measurement
Inches Centimeters Inches Centimeters Inches Centimeters

Object #2 to Draw: A book you can find inside your house. Place your drawing in
the box below. Put labels on length, width, and thickness/height of the book.

Length Measurement Width Measurement Thickness/Height

Measurement
Inches Centimeters Inches Centimeters Inches Centimeters

PERFORMANCE RUBRICS

Criteria 4 3 2 1
Completeness
Creativity
Correctness of
Information

Legend:

4-Excellent 3-Good 2-Fair 1-Poor

Scale Description Points

4 Excellent 93-100
3 Good 86-92
2 Fair 79-85
1 Poor 78 and below
  Completeness – Complete drawing with labels.
 Neatness – The quality of your output.
 Correctness of Information – The correctness of information from the
different measurements.

Assessment

Identification. Identify the following materials or equipment. Write your answers in your activity
notebook.

1. It is an instrument specially designed for measuring voltage.

2. It is an instrument used to measure resistance in ohms.
3. It is used to measure current flowing in a conductor. It is clamped or hanged in a conductor.
4. It is an instrument used to measure the amount of electrical current intensity in a circuit.
5. It is an electrical measuring instrument used to measure the voltage, the resistance or the
current of a circuit.
6. It is a measuring tool used to measure the length of an object in centimeter and inches.
7. It is a measuring tool used to measure length, width and thickness of short flat object and in
sketching straight lines.
8. It is used to measure the diameter of wires/conductors in circular mils. It can measure small
and big sizes of wires and cables.
9. It is a pocket size tool used to test the line wire or circuit if there is current in it.
10. It is used to measure the diameter of magnetic wire.

Additional Activities

Answer this question. Write your answer in your notebook.

 What is the function of the multi-tester?