Technology and

Livelihood Education 7
Quarter Exploratory Course in Electrical
2
Installation and Maintenance
Technology and Livelihood Education (EIM) –Grade 7

Quarter 2 – Module 4: Select Electrical Measuring Tools and Instruments

First Edition, 2020

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 TLE 7
Quarter 2
Module 4
SELECT ELECTRICAL
MEASURING TOOLS AND
INSTRUMENTS
Topic 1: Electrical Measuring Tools
Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Grade 7 Module on Electrical Installation and Maintenance!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from
Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its Officer-In-Charge Schools Division
Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A. Agustin in partnership with the Local
Government of Pasig through its mayor, Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto.
The writers utilized the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum using the Most
Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) while overcoming their personal, social,
and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs namely: Communication,
Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Character 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:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

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. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners
as they do the tasks included in the module.
For the learner:

Welcome to the TLE – Electrical Installation and Maintenance Module on LESSON 2

- Select Electrical Measuring Tools and Instruments

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner
is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!

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 material while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after completing the
lessons in the module

Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be
mastered throughout the lesson.

Recap - This section will measure what learnings and skills that you
understand from the previous lesson.

Lesson- This section will discuss the topic for this module.

Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform.

Wrap Up- This section summarizes the concepts and applications of the
lessons.

Valuing- This part will check the integration of values in the learning
competency.

Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from the entire
module.
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EXPECTATIONS

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

 differentiate the use of one electrical tool to another;
 familiarize oneself with the different measuring tools used in
electrical works; and
 Demonstrate the usage of measuring tool or instrument.

PRETEST

Directions: Fill out the missing letters in the box to name the different
electrical measuring tools and instruments. Shaded box indicate a space.
 RECAP

There are group of words below that might help you to remember the previous
lesson. Can you tell us something about these?

Is it for me? Damage notation Borrower’s form

Is it damage? Shortage notation Inventory form
Is the piece count Signature correct? Requisition slip
correct?

LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Mensuration and calculation is crucial in electrical works because

any error in choosing wires and incorrect voltages can cause serious
damage. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection, faulty electrical wiring
is one of the main cause of fire in residential areas.

Electrical Measuring Tools

“Measurement” is the act of determining a target's size, length,

weight, capacity, or other aspect. It is determined by using two system of
measurement – English (e.g. inch, foot, yard) and Metric (e.g. centimeter,
meter). The science of measurement is called metrology.
Most of the measuring tools are usually used to determine the length,
height, width, and thickness. Since we are just exploring this course, we
will study the common measuring tools used in electrical works. Here
are some of the electrical measuring tools:

TEST LIGHT
It is used to determine if the flow electricity is
present in an equipment. Properly designed test
light includes a protection for possible electric
shock.

MICROMETER
It is used to measure the diameter of wires and/or
conductor in circular mils. It measures all sizes of
wires and cables.

WIRE GAUGE
It is used to measure the wire in diameter ranging
from 0 to 60 awg (American wire gauge)

RULER
It is used basically in drawing a straight line, either
horizontal or vertical but this tool is also used for
measuring short distance and length.

PUSH PULL RULE

It is made with a flexible steel that rotates inside its
case when not in use. It can measure large object
up to twenty-five feet.
 ACTIVITIES

Directions: Using the Venn diagram, state the difference and similarities of
the measuring tools. Write your answer in your intermediate pad.

A B A B
C C

A: Micrometer A: Push pull rule

B: Wire gauge B: Ruler
C: Similarities C: Similarities

II. Draw in your notebook at least 2 electrical tools available in your

house.

WRAP-UP

1. What is mensuration and calculation?

_____________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________
2. Give 5 examples of electrical measuring tools.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
 VALUING

1. Some tools have the same use but _________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

2. Faulty wirings can cause _________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

POSTTEST

I. Directions: Fill in the blanks with correct answers.

1. ___________________ is used to determine if the flow of __________________

is present in an equipment.
2. ___________________ is used to measure the diameter of _________________
and/or conductor in circular mils.
3. ___________________ is used to measure the wire in diameter ranging from
0 to _________ AWG.
4. ___________________ is made with a flexible ____________ that rotates inside
its case when not in use.
5. ___________________ is used for measuring short _____________ and length.

II. Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if

otherwise.

___________ 1. Ruler is used to draw straight lines and can be used for
measuring long distances.
___________ 2. Test light is used to determine if the bulb is working and
in good condition.
___________ 3. Wire gauge is used to measure the diameter of wire in
circular mil.
___________ 4. Push pull rule is made of flexible steel that can measure up
to 25 feet.
___________ 5. Micrometer is used to measure the diameter of wires
PRE-TEST
1. multitester
2. push pull rule
3. ruler
4. test light
5. wire gauge
RECAP
1st box: these are the 3 questions you should ask and
confirmwhen receiving a shipment
2nd box: these are the notation you should write in delivery
receipt form after receiving the shipment.
3rd box: these are the examples of form that has something to do
with electrical works.
ACTIVITIES
Possible answers:
1st Venn Diagram: A. used in measuring wires in CIRCULAR MILL
B. used in measuring wires in AWG.
C. they both measure wires in diameter
2nd Venn Diagram: A. made of flexible steel
B. made of plastic, wood or steel.
C. they can be used to measure
distance/length
POST-TEST
Test I.
1. test light : electricity
2. micrometer : wire
3. wire gauge : 60
4. push pull rule : steel
5. ruler: distance
Test II.
1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
KEY TO CORRECTION
 References

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Learning Module in Electrical Installation and Maintenance Exploratory
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