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TLE-IA-SMAW
Quarter 0 – Module 2
Selecting Measuring Equipment
TLE-IA-SMAW – Grade 7 & 8
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Quarter 0 – Module 2: Selecting Measuring Equipment
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TLE-IA-SMAW
Quarter 0 – Module 2
Selecting Measuring Equipment
 What I Need to Know

To promote lifelong skilled learners, this module covers one of the courses offered in
Industrial Arts- Metal Works with emphasis on Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).

This module is an exploratory subject written and designed for Grade 7 and Grade 8
learner. This will help you identify your prior knowledge, test your understanding,
and learn new concepts that may be used to do self-evaluation afterwards. Aside
from that, this module is made possible for your convenience where the language
being used is the same with the vocabulary level of the students. You, as a learner,
will be given the understanding on how to select the exact measuring instruments in
a task. To follow the standard sequence of the course, all lessons were properly
arranged.

The module is talking about this lesson:

• Lesson 1 – Selecting Measuring Equipment

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Determine the uses of the different measuring tools;
2. Manipulate the measuring tools for a specific task; and
3. Observe enthusiasm while doing the tasks

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 What I Know

I. Direction: Complete the table below. List 5 measuring tools and its uses. Write
your answers in your notebook.

MEASURING TOOLS USES

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

II. FILL IN THE BLANKS

Direction: Fill in the blanks what is missing.

1. Ruler is used for measuring _________ pieces of stock.

2. Pull-push rule is used for measuring _________ pieces of stock.
3. Caliper is used for measuring _____________.
4. ___________ is used for dividing distances.
5. Compass is used for _______________ and circles.

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 Lesson
Selecting Measuring
1 Equipment

Measuring tools are important for determining dimensions of any given object.
Accurate measurement is the basis of good engineering and crafting practice. The
accuracy of any measuring device depends on the user as much as on the design of
the tool.

Measuring is not only checking the length, width or thickness of an objects but also
checking of the shape – things like the flatness, straightness, roundness, or
squareness. Measuring tools are also used for inspecting a finished or partly finished
product.
All measuring tools are precision tools. You must take good care of them to
keep them in good shape to maintain accuracy.

What’s In

Direction: Circle the 6 words listed below. Words appear straight across, back
word straight across, up and down, down and up, and diagonally. Check your work
with the answers below.

M O C O M P A S S
E E R F E R T C L
T N A F A E H A O
E N S S R L Y L O
R P H U U U O I T
S O F N S R P P E
H L H Y H A E E V
T R Y S Q U A R E
MEASURE CALIPER

RULER COMPASS

TRY SQUARE TOOLS

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 Notes to the Teacher
Always remind learners to observe safety precautions when doing
an actual task. And that they may asked assistance from their
parents/guardians while performing the tasks to observe safety
and/or to prevent accident. You may also make/create your own
activities parallel to the lesson.

What’s New

Direction: Select your own measuring tools and measure the following
objects/dimensions. Write your answers in your notebook.

1. your own height _________

2. the diameter of most sheet metal screws _________
3. the length of a plate of steel _________
4. the length of a pipe _________
5. the length of a pencil _________
6. the length of your table _________
7. the height of a chair _________
8. the height of your door _________
9. the diameter of a bowl _________
10. the length of a tv screen _________

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 What is It

Measuring tools are sensitive instruments of surface hardened steel provided

with scales of different degree of accuracy. Simple measuring tools are mainly used
in single-part production and maintenance work.

The following are some of the types of 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.

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4. Caliper – used for measuring diameter.

5. Try Square – used for checking flatness and squareness.

6. Meter stick – a measuring device which is one (1) meter in length.

7. Divider – used for dividing distances

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8. Compass – used for scribing arcs and circles.

9. Protractor – used for laying out angles.

HANDLING OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS / TOOLS

A. DO’S

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’T’S

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

Direction: Read each statement carefully. Write T if the statement is true

and F if not. Write your answer in your notebook.
1. Wipe off edges of the steel tape of pull-push rule with bare hands to avoid injury.
2. A protractor is used for scribing arcs and circles.
3. We can use the caliper as tongs.
4. Before returning the tools, wife them first.
5. Do not pull the steel tape of pull-push rule too much to avoid damage.
6. Dividers are used for dividing distances.
7. A compass is used to measure diameter.
8. Try Square is used for checking flatness and squareness.
9. A ruler is a folded measuring tool.
10. Check the lock of a pull-push rule if it is working.

What I Have Learned

Direction: To test your understanding, answer the following questions below.

1. Why is correct use of measurement tool important?
2. Does someone need to be skilled enough when it comes to measurement? Why or
why not?
3. Cite 1 example where you use measurement in daily living?

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Measure the length of 10 objects found in your home using any
measuring tools available. Follow the table below. You can select your own unit of
measurement. Write your answers in your notebook.

NOTE: Always be reminded to observe safety precautions when doing an actual task.
This task must be performed with the presence of your parent(s) or guardian(s) to
observe safety and/or to prevent accident.

MEASURING TOOL
OBJECT MEASUREMENT
USED

Ex:
Ruler 7 inches
1. Length of a pencil

Scoring Rubrics

Ideal Actual
Criteria
Score Score
Followed the instruction correctly 15
Correct measuring tools used 10
Task completed and was accomplished on time 5
Total Score 30

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 Assessment

A. IDENTIFICATION

Direction: Identify the measuring tools below and state their uses. Write your
answer in your notebook.

1. 4.

2.
5.

3.

B. List down 10 examples where you can use the measuring tools in real-life
situation.

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 Additional Activities

Direction: Make a research about some other measuring tools used in Metal
Works. Write it in your notebook.

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Assessment
A.
1. Try Square – used
for checking flatness
and
squareness.
2. Ruler – used for
measuring short
pieces of stock.
3. Divider – used for
dividing distances
4. Compass – used for
scribing arcs and
circles.
5. Caliper – used for
measuring
diameter.
B.
Answers may vary.
What’s More What’s New What I Know
1. F Answers may vary. I.
2. F Answers may vary
3. F
4. T II.
5. T
1. Short
6. T
7. F 2. Long
8. T 3. Diameter
9. F 4. Divider
10. T 5. scribing arcs
1.
Answer Key
References

Reynaldo G. Castillo and Lino Santelices, Learning Module on Shielded Metal Arc
Work SMAW (Exploratory Course in Technology and Livelihood Education, Grade 7
and Grade 8), 8-11.

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