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TLE-Carpentry
Module 5: Selecting Measuring
Instruments
TLE – CARPENTRY Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Module (ADM)
Module 5: Selecting Measuring Instruments
First Edition, 2020

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 What I Need to Know

Good day! How are you? Are you now ready for a new learning adventure? This module was
designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master Selecting Measuring Instruments.
The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the
standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond
with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to select measuring instruments (TLE-
IACP7/8MC-Od-1).

What I Know

Good day learner! Do you know that you made the splash of achievement? That is true,
Learner! Completing your past modular lessons means you are very eager to study more. I am so
happy to know that! I know you are all excited to learn more about this subject. But before proceeding
to the next lesson, let us have some activities in the form of pre-test. This test will help you assess your
knowledge on the lesson that you will be taking soon. Are you ready, learner? You may start with the
pre-test now!

Pre-test

I. Direction: True or False. Read each dos and don’ts of handling measuring instruments very
carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is wrong. Write your answer in your
activity notebook.
1. Do not use the caliper as tongs.
2. Oil the movable parts of the measuring tools such as zigzag rules, calipers,
dividers and compasses every minute to avoid stock-up.
3. Do not pull the steel tape of pull-push rule too much to avoid the coil spring
from damage.
4. Check the lock of a pull-push rule if it is working when it is only needed.
5. Wipe off edges of the steel tape of pull-push rule with bare hands to make sure that
it is clean.
6. Make sure that grits like sand do get inside the housing or case of a pull-push
rule to avoid wearing-off of the graduations.

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 7. Don’t wipe measuring tools/instruments before returning them to the storage
room.

II. Direction: Enumeration. Give at least three examples of linear measuring instruments.
List them up in your activity notebook.
1. 2. 3.

III. Direction: Multiple Choice. Read and identify what is meant by each statement. Choose your
answer from the given choices and write it in your activity notebook.

1. It is an example of linear measuring instrument used to measure the angles of the

object.
a. ruler c. push-pull rule
b. meter stick d. protractor
2. It is a device used for measuring the physical quantity.
a. Measuring Instrument c. Linear Measurements
b. Measurement d. Linear Measure
3. It is a distance between the two given points in an object or in the material used
for carpentry.
a. Measuring Instrument c. Linear Measurements
b. Measurement d. Linear Measure
4. It is a measurement of length. An example of linear measure is using meter stick or
stick yard to find out the length of the table.
a. Measuring Instrument c. Linear Measurements
b. Measurement d. Linear Measure
5. It is the size, length, or dimension of something as established by measuring.
a. Measuring Instrument c. Linear Measurements
b. Measurement d. Linear Measure

Lesson
Selecting Measuring Instruments
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Are you ready for the lesson, learner? Don’t worry, I know you can do it! By the way, this
lesson is focused on the identification of different linear measuring instrument and understanding the
dos and don’ts of handling them. It also aims to develop know-how on selecting the appropriate
measuring instruments to be used. This lesson provides a lot of activities where you can apply your skills
and knowledge. These activities are designed to help you independently perform the task of checking
the condition of tools and equipment.
 What’s In

In your previous lesson, you performed basic preventive maintenance particularly in repairing
defective tools and conducting preventive maintenance of carpentry tools. I know you are ready for
the first activity of your new lesson. But before we proceed to learning new one, let us have some
activities to review your previous topic. For the next activities, let us make a piece of art while
recalling the concepts that we have learned. Also, you will harness your mind through analyzing and
explaining the cartoon editorial on the importance of performing basic preventive maintenance
specifically on the lubrication schedule.

Follow Your Path!

Activity 1. Direction: Write a simple explanation about what you have learned from your previous
lesson. Write your answer around broken line to form an image. Just follow the broken line until it
ends up to where you begin answering. Start your explanation on the direction of the arrow. Nail it,
Learners!

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Direction: Understand the meaning of the cartoon. Write at least three learning insights about the
cartoon based on your previous lessons. Write your answers in your activity notebook.

Learning Insights:

1.
2.
3.

Notes to the Teacher

For this lesson, learners might be exposed to the different materials which
can be harmful to handle. Proper guidance of the teacher is advised. Ensure that the
learners wear their protective gears before bringing them to actual performance using
the materials.

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 Congratulations, Learner! You have proven that you really learned a lot in your previous
lesson. This time, you will be harnessed with new skills in determining the conditions of the materials
you might always use in the task given to you. Before learning how to appropriately select the
measuring instruments or tools you will be needing for your activities, first, you need to determine
their specific uses and functions, and to which instance you can use them. To make it more challenging
yet engaging, let us have a game called Detect and Connect. Get it on, Learner!

Selecting the measuring instruments or tools is one of the carpentry routines which requires
know-how, initially, in choosing what measuring tools to use in a specific carpentry work. Through
the knowledge and skills you possess, you can easily perform the activities not only in the creation of
projects but also in ensuring the accuracy of measurements for the dimensions of your output.

Practically, enough know-how on these measuring equipment or tools can give you some
benefits. Some of these benefits are efficiency in the preparations of materials and accuracy of work.
They enable you to successfully produce quality output in your future ventures in carpentry.

So, to start mastering this lesson, let us have an initial activity which can help you think about
the categories of the tools and equipment.

What’s New

Congratulations, Learners! You have proven that you really learned a lot in your
previous lesson. Now, you will be harnessed with new skills in identifying linear measuring
instruments appropriate for a given tasks given to you. Do you have any idea about the linear measuring
instrument and their uses? Let us take a look on how much knowledge you already have doing this
activity. Are you excited, Learner? So, get it on!

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Match the Tools

ACTIVITY 1: Direction: Identify the correct linear measuring instrument/s in Column A that can
appropriately use to measure the materials in Column B. Write the number/s of the instrument/s
inside. Write your answers on your worksheet.

Column A Column B

1.

chalk board caliper

1
2.

bond papers

3. coin zigzag rule

2
4.

angles of the beam

5.
television Try square
3

6.
chopping board 7.
table ruler

8. Diameter of the 4
basket

9. cabinet 5

Push-pull rule
10. Scribe
the clock

Flatness of
11. the chair 6

12. Angles of the fixture

protractor
Angles of the 7
13 . corners of the door

14. Flatness of the compass

ironing board 8
15.
steel bar
Meter stick

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 What Is It

Wow! You have successfully identified the correct linear measuring instrument/s in Column
A that can be appropriately used to measure the materials given in Column B. This time, you will
learn more about the linear measuring instruments and their uses.

Types of Linear Measuring Tools

1. Pull-push rule – used for measuring long pieces of stock.

2. Zig Zag Rule – a folded measuring tool.

3. Ruler – used for measuring short pieces of stock.

4. Caliper – used for measuring diameter.

5. Try Square – used for checking flatness and

squareness.

6. Meter Stick – a measuring device which is up to one

(1) meter in length.

7. Compass – used for scribing arcs and circles.

8. Protractor – used for laying out angles.

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 Handling of Measuring Instruments / Tools
Hi, Learner! How were your activities? You did well, learner! This time let us learn about the
dos and don’ts of handling measuring instruments or tools. There are times we are fond of fixing or
creating carpentry works at home. Those times, we handle various materials in different activities we
make like measuring. When measuring other materials like lumber or steel, we use measuring tools.
But, did you know we must handle these measuring instruments or tools well? We need to handle it
with care to prolong its durability and usefulness. Now, let us learn the dos and don’ts of handling
measuring instruments or tools.

A. DOs

1. Wipe measuring tools/instruments before returning them to the storage room.

2. Oil the movable parts of the measuring tools such as zigzag rules, calipers, dividers, and
compasses to avoid stock-up.
3. Make sure that grits like sand do not get inside the housing or case of a pull- push rule to
avoid wearing off the graduations.
4. Check the lock of a pull-push rule if it is working.

B. DON’Ts

1. Do not wipe off edges of the steel tape of pull-push rule with bare hands to avoid injury.
2. Do not pull the steel tape of pull-push rule too much to avoid the coil spring from damage.
3. Do not use the caliper as tongs.

What’s More

How was your learning with the dos and don’ts of handling of measuring instruments or tools?
This time, you will learn more concepts about linear measuring instruments.

Measuring Instrument – a device used for measuring the physical quantity.

Linear Measurements – a distance between the two given points in an object or in the material used
for carpentry.

Measurement – the size, length, or dimension of something as established by measuring.

Linear Measure – a measurement of length. An example of linear measure is using meter stick or
stick yard to find out the length of the table.

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 Linear measure

Units of Linear Measurements

Study the chart below:

U.S. Customary Units/ English System International System/ Metric Units

Units Abbreviations Units Abbreviations

inches (in) millimeter (mm)
foot (ft) centimeter (cm)
yards (yd) meter (m)
miles (mile) kilometer (km)

Using the linear measuring instruments like ruler, meter stick, and tapes, you can measure tools
such as hammer, screw drivers, plier, and more. The example below illustrates the placements of the
ruler against the hammer to measure its length.

To measure the length, place the object close to the ruler. Make sure that the one tip of the
object is align with ‘0’ where the measurement of the length of an object begins. Then, mark the ruler
where the other tip of the object ends to easily note it.

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 What I Have Learned

1. There are nine linear measuring instruments or tools that can be used in measuring various
materials. These linear measuring tools are caliper, compass, divider, meter stick, protractor, pull-
push rule, ruler, try square, and zig zag rule.
2. There are several things to remember on how to take good care of the measuring instruments.
These are the dos and don’ts in handling the linear measuring tools. Through these guides, we can
be able to protect the tools from any misuse or damage. Thus, we can prolong its usefulness.
3. Measuring Instrument is a device used for measuring the physical quantity.
4. Linear Measurements is a distance between the two given points in an object or in the material
used for carpentry.
5. Measurement the size, length, or dimension of something as established by measuring.
6. Linear Measure is a measurement of length. An example of linear measure is using meter stick or
stick yard to find out the length of the table.

What I Can Do

Let’s see if you have already knowledge about measuring tools. Answer the activity below.
Begin now!
Activity 1: Direction: List down the nine measuring tools on your activity notebook.

1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4.
5.

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Activity 2: Direction: Look at the illustration. Using your measuring instrument, try to measure the length and width
of the lumber. You may start now!

Width :

Length :

Great, Learners! You have proven that you learned a lot. Now, are you ready for the
assessment? I knew it. Get it on, Learners!

Assessment

Direction: True or False. Read each dos and don’ts in handling measuring instruments very
carefully. Write true if the statement is correct and false if it is wrong. Write your answer in your
activity notebook.

1. Wipe measuring tools/instruments before returning them to the storage room.

2. Do not oil the movable parts of the measuring tools such as zigzag rules, calipers,
dividers, and compasses to avoid stock-up.
3. Make sure that grits like sand do not get inside the housing or case of a pull-push
rule to avoid wearing off of the graduations.
4. Check the lock of a pull-push rule if it is working.
5. Do not wipe off edges of the steel tape of pull-push rule with bare hands to
avoid injury.
6. Pull the steel tape of pull-push rule too much to stretch the coil spring from
damage.
7. Do not use the caliper as tongs.
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II. Direction: Enumeration. Give at least three examples of linear measuring instruments.
List them up in your activity notebook.
1. 2. 3.

III. Direction: Multiple Choice. Read and identify what is meant by each statement. Choose your
answer from the given choices and write it in your activity notebook.
1. It is a device used for measuring the physical quantity.
a. Measuring Instrument c. Linear Measurements
b. Measurement d. Linear Measure
2. It is a distance between the two given points in an object or in the material used
for carpentry.
a. Measuring Instrument c. Linear Measurements
b. Measurement d. Linear Measure
3. It the size, length, or dimension of something as established by measuring.
a. Measuring Instrument c. Linear Measurements
b. Measurement d. Linear Measure
4. It is a measurement of length. An example of linear measure is using meter stick or
stick yard to find out the length of the table.
a. Measuring Instrument c. Linear Measurements
b. Measurement d. Linear Measure
5. It is an example of linear measuring instrument used to measure the angles of the
object.
a. ruler c. push-pull rule
b. meter stick d. protractor

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 Additional Activities

Direction: Transfer your Knowledge! Try to measure the dimensions of at least three available
appliances, fixtures, or anything that you have at home. List them up in your activity notebook with
illustrations and name of linear measuring instrument or tools you used. See the illustration below as
an example.

Example:
14 inches
1. Television

Linear Measuring Tool:

Pull-Push Rule 10 inches

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Answer Key

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References

Manuel, Fely L. and Dr. Orlando E. Manuel. K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and
Livelihood Education Learning Module: Carpentry Exploratory Course Grade 7 and Grade 8. Pasig:
Department of Education, 2016.

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Department of Education – SOCCSKSARGEN

Learning Resource Management System (LRMS)

Regional Center, Brgy. Carpenter Hill, City of Koronadal

Telefax No.: (083) 2288825/ (083) 2281893

Email Address: region12@deped.gov.ph

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