Department of Education

National Capital Region

Schools Division of Parañaque City
Self-Learning Modules
Technology and Livelihood Education 7/8 – Exploratory Week 2

Learning Objectives
A. Content Standard: Demonstrate understanding of/on: System of
measurement in both English and Metric, converting the unit of measurement
from English to Metric and vice versa , the multi-tester and how to read the scale.
B. Performance Standard: Numerical computations are self-checked and corrected for
accuracy.Accurate measurements are obtained according to job requirements. Identified and
converted systems of measurement according to job requirements. Measured work pieces
according to job requirements.
C. Learning Competencies: Carry out measurements and calculations.
D. Learning Objectives: 1. Use appropirate measuring tools. 2. Convert values from Metri
to English and vice versa. 3. Identify the parts of multitester. 4. Read actual measurement
using multitester.
Learning Competencies (Essential Competencies)
1. Use appropriate measuring devices for specific tasks. (TLE_IAEI7/8MC0d-
2)
2. Compute for required data.
Let’s Recall (Review)

In your previous lesson, you've already learned measuring tools and

instruments in electricity. Let us determine how much you already know about
measurement conversion. Take this preliminary test. 😉
A. Direction: Write the equivalent value of the given unit.
_______ 1. 1cm is _____ mm 6. 10 feet = ________cm
So is
_______ 2. 1 yard to_____
test your knowledge about these terms, let's take this exercise
inches
_______ 3. 1dm is _____ cm
_______ 4. 10mm is _____ cm
_______ 5. 1foot is _____ inches

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 Let’s Understand (Study the Concept)

SYSTEM OF MEASUREMENT
A system of measurement is a set of units which can be used to specify anything can be
measured. These are common units of measurement used in making layout and installation
of electrical materials:
A. Linear measures
1. English system provides the creative way on how people can measure by themselves. For
example, people measure shorter distance on the ground with their feet. They measure long
distances by their palms which is equal to a yard.
• Inch • Yard • Mile
2. Metric system is a decimalized system of measurement. It exists in several variations with
different choices of base units. Metric units are widely used around the world for personal,
commercial and scientific purpose.
• Millimeter • Centimeter • Decimeter • Meter
B. English units and each equivalent
• 12 inches = foot(ft) • 1 foot = 3yard (yd) • 1 yard = 36 inches
C. Metric units and each equivalent
• 10millimeter (mm) = 1centimeter (cm) • 10centimeter = 1decimeter(dm)
• 10 decimeter = 1meter
D. English to metric equivalent
• 1 inch = 2.54 cm • 1 foot = 30.48 cm • 1 yard = 91.44 cm
E. The centimeter graduation

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The graduation shows that every digit is .5mm
How to read the cm graduation:
1. First graduation is .5 mm
2. Second graduation is 1mm
3. Third graduation is 1.5mm
4. Fourth graduation is 2mm
Note: If the graduation reaches 10mm, it is equivalent to 1cm.

THE MULTITESTER INTRODUCTION

The Multitester or multimeter is sometimes called the VOM (voltmeter, ohmmeter,
milliammeter). It is the best instrument that can measure voltage, resistance and current. It is
generally made of two types: the analog and the digital.

A. PARTS OF A MULTI TESTER

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 Let’s Apply

Directions: Convert the following:

1. 10 feet = ________cm 4. 70 cm = ________mm
2. 15 inches = ________ ft 5. 5 meters = ________ yard
3. 12 inches = ________cm
Let’s Analyze
PARTS OF MULTITESTER
A. Direction. Given a Multi-
tester below, write the parts
indicated by the arrow and
give their functions.

Let’s Try (Evaluation)

A. Direction: Write the equivalent value of the given unit.

_______ 1. 1cm is _____ mm
_______ 2. 1 yard is _____ inches
_______ 3. 1dm is _____ cm
_______ 4. 10mm is _____ cm
_______ 5. 1foot is _____ inches

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 Let’s Create (Enrichment Activity)
• Use Measuring Tools, Supplies and Materials.
 Sheet of paper
 Pencil Tools and Equipment
 Steel rule
 Bench rule
 Metric rule
 Foot rule
Direction: Using any of the given measuring tools, read the actual measurement of the given
samples. Write your answer on the space provided.