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TLE-Carpentry
Module 5: Selecting Measuring
Instruments
TLE – CARPENTRY Grade 7/8
Alternative Delivery Module (ADM)
Module 5: Selecting Measuring Instruments
First Edition, 2020

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TLE-Carpentry
Module 5: Selecting Measuring
Tools
Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the TLE 7/8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on

Selecting Measuring Instruments!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or
facilitator in helping the learner 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 learner into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also
aims to help learner 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:

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

For the learner:

Welcome to the TLE 7/8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on

Selecting Measuring 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.

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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to check

what you already know about the lesson to take.
If you get all the answers correct (100%), you
may decide to skip this module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the

current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced

to you in various ways; a story, a song, a poem, a
problem opener, an activity or a situation.

What Is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and skills
of the topic. You may check the answers to the
exercises using the Answer Key at the end of the
module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will help

you transfer your new knowledge or skill into
real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level

of mastery in achieving the learning competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

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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

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

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

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 Instruments

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!

Start here!

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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. _______________________________________________________________________________

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 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.

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.

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. ruler
table
4
8. Diameter of the
basket

9. cabinet
5

10. Push-pull rule

Scribe
the clock

11. Flatness of
the chair 6

protractor
12. Angles of the fixture

Angles of the 7
13 . corners of the door compass

14. Flatness of the

ironing board 8 Meter stick
15.
steel bar
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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 of 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. 

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 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.

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, screwdrivers, plier, and more. The
example below illustrates the placements of the ruler against the hammer to
measure its length.

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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.

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 mis-use 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.

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 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. _______________________

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!

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 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. 

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

Pre-Test Match the Tools

A. Materials/Objects Tool Number

1. TRUE 1. 5
2. FALSE 2. 2, 4
3. TRUE 3. 1
4. FALSE
5. FALSE 4. 6
6. FALSE 5. 4, 5, 2, 8
7. FALSE 6. 4
B.
7. 8, 5, 2
1. D 8. 4, 5, 8, 2
2. A 9. 4, 5, 8, 2
3. C
10. 7
4. D
5. B 11. 3
12. 6
13. 6
14. 3
15. 5, 8

What can I do Assessment

Length: 10cm A.
1. TRUE
Width: 5 cm 2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
6. FALSE
7. TRUE
B.
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. D

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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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