7/8 Technology and

Livelihood Education
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Select Measuring Tools and Instruments
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Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 7/8
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Module 3 - Select Measuring Tools and Instruments
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 Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 9 Project CAP-LRE Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Industrial Arts – Electrical Installation Maintenance - Select
Measuring Tools and Instruments .
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from public
institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator, in helping the learners meet the standards
set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic
constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the module:

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also
need to keep track of the learners’ progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks
included in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 9 Project CAP-LRE Alternative

Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Industrial Arts – Electrical Installation Maintenance - Select
Measuring Tools and Instruments
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided
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.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

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At the end of this module you will also find:
References This is a list of all sources used in developing this module.
The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included
in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult
your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

This module provides discussion and series of activities that will give you a
deep understanding about Selecting Measuring tools and Instruments

At the end of this module you are expected to:

1. define Measurement
2. identify the object or component to be measured
3. use the measuring tools correctly

What I Know
Hello! I hope that you are energized today. Make yourself physically and mentally
ready for our new lesson. But before that, let us check your prior knowledge about our new
lesson. Answer the following questions.

A. Directions: Read the following statements describing the object to be measured and
measuring tools. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on your answer sheet.
1. An instrument use to measure the amount of electrical current intensity in a
circuit.
a. ammeter b. micrometer c. ohmmeter d. voltmeter
2. A pocket sized tool use to test the line wire or circuit if there is current in it.
a. pull-push rule b. ruler c. test light d. wire gauge
3. It is a measuring tool used to measure the length of an object in centimeter
and inches.
a. pull-push rule b. ruler c. test light d. wire gauge
4. Use to measure the diameter of wires/conductors in circular mils. It can
measure small and big sizes of wires and cables.
a. ammeter b. micrometer c. ohmmeter d. voltmeter

5. It is used to measure the voltage, resistance and current of a circuit. It

connected in parallel or series with the circuit depending on what to measure.
a. ammeter b. micrometer c. Ohmmeter d. Volt-Ohm-
Milliammeter
6. An electrical safety device that operates to provide overcurrent protection of an
electrical circuit.
a. diode b. fuse c. resistor d. wires and cables

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 7. It is a device consisting of one or more electrochemical cells.
a. battery b. diode c. fuse d. transistor
8. A passive two terminal electrical component that implements electrical
resistance as a circuit element.
a. battery b. diode c. resistor d. transistor
9. It is the process or the result of determining the ratio of a physical quantity,
such as a length, time, temperature, etc. .
a. battery b. measurement c. ruler d. transistor
10. A device that regulates current or voltage flow and acts as a switch or gate
for electronic signals.
a. battery b. fuse c. resistor d. transistor

B. Directions: Match the electrical measuring tools and instruments in Column A to their
description in Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

____11. A. Voltmeter

____12. B. Volt-ohmmeter

____13. C. Micrometer

____14. D. Clamp Ammeter

____15. E. Wire gauge

Are you done answering? Are the statements above familiar to you? Well, if you
answered no this module will help you understand more about this lesson. So, keep moving
with the activities. Enjoy learning!

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 What’s In

Before we proceed, let us try to recall the previous lesson. Can you apply what you have
learned in the previous module? Give the at least four Electrical forms and its purpose. Write
it on your answer sheet.

Electrical Form Purpose

1.
2.
3.
4.

Good job! The result of your activity showed how to really mastered the previous lesson.
Now, be ready for the new challenges that this module will give you. Good luck!

What’s New

To give you idea of the new lesson, answer this activity.

Directions: Kindly give 5 measuring tools or instruments that are familiar to you. Write it on
your answer sheet.

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 What is It

OBJECTS OR COMPONENTS TO BE MEASURED

Cable and Wires- Wire is a single electrical conductor,

whereas a cable is a group of wires swathed in
sheathing. The term cable originally referred to a
nautical line of multiple ropes used to anchor ships, and
in an electrical context, cables (like wires) are used to
carry electrical currents.
shorturl.at/hktT4

Fuse
A fuse is an electrical safety device that operates to
provide overcurrent protection of an electrical circuit. Its
essential component is a metal wire or strip that melts when
too much current flows through it, thereby stopping or
interrupting the current.
shorturl.at/fyH89

Capacitors & Inductors

A capacitor stores energy in an
electric field; an inductor stores energy in
a magnetic field. ... If an inductive circuit
is disconnected from a power supply, the
inductor will temporarily maintain current.
Another way of saying this is that
capacitors “resist” changes in voltage
and inductors “resist” changes in current shorturl.at/mBN05

Resistors
A resistor is a passive two terminal electrical
component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit
element.
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Diodes and LED

A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor light
source that emits light when current flows through it.

shorturl.at/emrK6

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 Battery
A battery is a device consisting of one or more
electrochemical cells with external connections for powering
electrical devices such as flashlights, mobile phones, and
electric cars.
shorturl.at/crBRV

Transistors
A transistor is a device that regulates current or voltage flow
and acts as a switch or gate for electronic signals. Transistors
consist of three layers of a semiconductor material, each capable of
carrying a current.

shorturl.at/jnzQ6

Choose test instruments to be used for specific task

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 themeter, second
or degree Celsius. The science of measurement is called metrology.The English word
measurement originates from the Latin mēnsūra and the
verb metiri 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 a electrical task. Different
kinds of measuring tools and precision measuring instruments are as follows:

Measuring tool/instrument Description

Test Light is a pocket size tool used to test the

line wire or circuit if there is current in it.

shorturl.at/cpuzC

Micrometer is used to measure the diameter of

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

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 Wire Gauge is used in determining the size of
wires/conductors. The gauge ranges from 0 to
60 awg ( American wire gauge).

shorturl.at/lKUX3

Ruler/foot rule is a measuring tool used to

measure length, width and thickness of short flat
object and in sketching straight lines
shorturl.at/mtIW7

Pull-Push Rule is a measuring tool used to

measure the length of an object in centimeter
and inches

shorturl.at/oCMY8

Ammeter is 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.
shorturl.at/bGI25

Voltmeter is 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

shorturl.at/NQR26

Clamp Ammeter is also called tong-tester. It is

used to measure current flowing in a
conductor.It is clamped or hanged in a
conductor
shorturl.at/dkCH1

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 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.

shorturl.at/xJS14

After completing the lesson, let’s check the level of your understanding by answering
series of activities and assessments.

What’s More

Independent Activity 1

Text Twist
Directions: Inside Box A are jumbled letters. Arrange the letters to form words pertaining to
electrical measuring tools. Then write words inside Box B on your answer sheet.

Box A Box B

1. GEWIGREAU 1.

2. MVLTETEOR 2.

3. AACMPLMMTREE 3.

4. RPULLUSHULE 4.

B. DIRECTION: Give the function of at least two of your answer in activity A

1. ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

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Independent Assessment 1

Word Search!
Directions: Find the Electrical measuring tools inside the box. Write you answer on your
answer sheet.

A P W E D R E W Z D H L G S A A V
A U C T Y U K K K K D S C D E T O
G S C V I I A S D F G H J V K F L
G H C T E S T L I G H T G B N V T
H P E F G H J K L S S E R H B E M
J U E Q W W E R T V O L E F N R E
K L E O F M I C R O M E T E R W T
R L Y H M V J G D O A A M E T A E
F R S A L L C A M P A M M E T N R
H U W W C N N L Y R H S U H P G V
I L C L A M P A M M E T E R H E I
T E X C C V W R Y M N J D A E F N
H K U T Q W R C G N S G N D W T C

Independent Activity 2

Directions: Write True if the statement is correct, write False is the statement is
incorrect. Write it on your answer sheet.

________1. Clamp Ammeter is other-wise called as Multi-tester

________2. The science of measurement is called metrology.
________3. The English word measurement originates from the Latin mēnsūra
________4. Voltmeter is connected across or parallel to the circuit
________5. Micrometer is used to measure the diameter of wires/conductors in
circular mils

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Independent Assessment 2

Directions: Read the statement carefully then identify the following object to be measured
and Electrical measuring tools. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

________1. It is used for powering electrical devices such as flashlights, mobile phones,
and electric cars.
________2. A pocket size tool used to check the line wire or circuit if there is electric
current.
________3. An electrical safety device that works to provide overcurrent protection of an
electrical circuit
________4. A tool used to measure length, width and thickness of short flat object and in
sketching straight line.

_______5. This is a semiconductor light source that emits light when current flows through
it.

Independent Activity 3

Directions: Supply the missing information. If the missing information is in column 1, write
the name of the measuring tool, if the missing information is in column 2, write its uses or if
the missing information is in column 3, draw the image of the measuring tool. 2pts each. Do
it on your answer sheet.

Measuring tools Uses Illustration

1. is used in determining the

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

3.
________________

4. is also called tong-tester. It is

_______________ used to measure current
flowing in a conductor.
It is clamped or hanged in a
conductor
5. Micrometer

____________________

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Independent Assessment 3

Directions: Using a push-pull rule measure the length and width of your table,
cabinet, and door. Copy the table on your answer sheet and write in it your
measurement on the given object.

Object to be Measurement of length Measurement of width

measured inches centimeter inches centimeter
1. Table
2. Cabinet
3. Door

What I Have Learned

Let’s check how far have you learned in this module.

Directions: Use the text box in telling your learning, difficulties and experiences in
this particular module. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

Which part of the Which part of the lesson What learning that
module you enjoyed the you have hard time to you can apply to help
most? understand?
your family or
community?

_____________________ _____________________ ___________________

_____________________ _____________________ ___________________
_____________________ _____________________ ___________________
_____________________ _____________________
___________________

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 What I Can Do

You are an awesome because you’ve come this far. In this stage, you will apply what
you’ve learned about the lesson.

Direction: Using a bond paper, make a poster of what you have learned in this module. (see
rubrics in appendix)

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 Assessment

You are a smart student for reaching this stage. Now, let us test your learning for the
whole module. Answer this post assessment.

A.Direction: Match column A with column B then write the corresponding letter to column C.

COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C

1. Is used to measure the
diameter of wires/conductors in
circular mils. It can measure
a. Voltmeter
small and big sizes of wires
and cables.

2. Is used in determining the

b. Volt-
size of wires/conductors
ohmmeter
3.Is an instrument used to
measure electrical pressure or
c. Micrometer
voltage of a circuit

4. It is used to measure current

d. Clamp
flowing in a conductor
Ammeter
5. Otherwise called as
multi-tester. e. Wire gauge

B. Directions: Read the description and fill the box with the correct answer. Write it on your
answer sheet.

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

2. A pocket sized tool used to test the line wire or circuit if there is current in it.

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3. A measuring tool used to measure the length, width and thickness of an object in
centimeter and inches.

r
4. It is used to measure the diameter of wires/conductors in circular mils. It can measure
small and big sizes of wires and cables.

c
5.An instrument used to measure electrical pressure or voltage of a circuit

Additional Activity

Directions: Write in each letter in a term or word you have learned in “Select
Measuring Tools and Instruments” to complete the word MEASUREMENT.

M- micrometer
E-
A-
S-
U-
R-
E-
M-
E-
N-
T-

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What’s new Independent activity 1 Assessment
*answers may vary
1. Wire gauge A.
What I know/ 2. Voltmeter 1. C
A. 3. Clamp ammeter 2. E
1. A 6. B 4. Push-pull rule 3. A
2. C 7. A 4. B
Independent activity 2 5. D
3. A 8. C
4. B 9. B B.
1. False
5. D 10. D 2. True 1. ammeter
B. 3. True 2. test light
11. C 4. True 3.ruler
12. E 5. True 4. micrometer
13. A 5. voltmeter
14. B Independent assessment 2
15. D
1. Battery
2. Test light
3. Fuse
4. Ruler/foot rule
5. Diodes and LED
Independent act 3
1. Wire gauge-
2. is 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.
3. Pull-Push Rule- is a measuring tool used to
measure the length of an object in centimeter
and inches
4. Clamp ammeter
5. is used to measure the diameter of wires/conductors in
circular mils. It can
measure small and big sizes of wires and
cables.
Answer Key
 References

Learning Module

VALLARTA, HECTOR M., CABUSORA, ROMAN A. JR. Electrical Installation and

Maintenance, K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education
Learning Module (Exploratory Course for Grade 7 & 8), Department of Education, pages
46-55.

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 Appendix

Rubrics for What I can do

Category 3pts 4pts 5pts

Content

Creativity

Neatness

Understanding
of the topic

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