A DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN MATHEMATICS 6

READING AND INTERPRETING ELECTRIC AND WATER METER READING

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LEARNING
COMPETENCIES
Reads and interprets electric and water meter readings (M6ME-IVd-100)

READ ELECTRIC METERS:

1. Always read all the dials from right to left, starting from Dial E to Dial A.
2. Read the number of the pointer of the dial. When the pointer is between two numbers, the lower number is
recorded.
3. If the pointer appears to be exactly on a number, check the dial to the right to find the correct reading.
 If the dial on the right has passed zero, then use the number the pointer points to on the dial you are
reading.
KEY CONCEPTS TO  If the dial has passed zero, then make use of the smaller number, then make use of the smaller
BE DEVELOPED number of the dial you are reading.
TO READ WATER METERS:
1. Start reading from right to left (clockwise). Read the number by the pointer of the dial. When the pointer is
between two numbers, the lower number is recorded.
2. When the pointer is directly on the number, look at the dial to the right. If it passes zero, use the next
higher number. If the dial has not passed zero, use the lower number.
3. Record the numbers from right to left.

1. OBJECTIVES
KNOWLED
Read and interpret electric and water meter readings ;
GE
Records the reading shown by the dials of the electric meter and water
SKILLS
meter;
ATTITUDE Reinforce wise use of electricity and water ; and
VALUES Value the importance of energy and water conservation.

2. TOPIC
READING AND INTERPRETING ELECTRIC AND WATER METER
READING
REFEREN
Lesson Guide in Grade 6 Elementary Mathematics and Google.
CES
3. RESOURCES
MATERIA Model of the electric meter and drawing of a water meter and Smart TV for PowerPoint
LS presentation.

4. PROCEDURES

PRELIMINARIES
A. PRAYER BEFORE THE CLASS
B. CHECKING OF ATTENDANCE
C. SETTING OF CLASS RULES
D. REVIEW OF THE PAST LESSON

1. Review the place value and the relation of each digit to another digit in a given number.
Activity I
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY:

Match Column A with Column B.

DIRECTIONS:
Write the letter of the correct answer.

ACTIVITY
(INTRODUCTORY COLUMN A COLUMN B
)
1 A

2 B
3 C
4 D

5 E

ANSWER KEY

1. D 2. A 3. E 4. B 5. C
MOTIVATION:
Activity II:
DIRECTIONS:
The teacher shows significant photos in sequence so students can determine the topic of the day about
“ R e a d i n g a n d I n t e r p r e t i n g E l e c t r i c a n d W a t e r M e t e r . ” Ask the learners about
some examples of electrical appliances at home and reinforce them about the wise use of electricity
and water using guide questions.

Electric Meter Rice Cooker

Water Meter Electric Meter

Water Bill Electricity Bill

Guide Questions:
1. W h a t h a v e y o u s e e n i n t h e f o l l o w i n g p h o t o s o n t h e s c r e e n ? A r e t h e
photos you have seen beneficial or valuable to humans?
Possible Answer: T h e s e a r e t h i n g s t h a t p e o p l e n e e d a n d d e f i n i t e l y n o t j u s t
wants. The basic needs of the people to live.
2. The water faucet is shown in the screen, how many of you here have
faucets at home?
Possible Answer: I t h i n k a l l o f y o u h e r e h a v e f a u c e t a t h o m e .
3. Do you think water is important? Explain, briefly!
Possible Answer: T h e h u m a n b o d y i s m a d e u p o f a p p r o x i m a t e l y 6 0 % w a t e r ,
and it plays a crucial role in many bodily functions, such as regulating
body temperature, transporting nutrients, and removing waste.
Additionally, water is necessary for agriculture, industry, and many other
human activities.
 4. Can we save or conserve water? How?
Possible Answer: Y e s , w e c a n ! B y a d o p t i n g w a t e r - s a v i n g h a b i t s , w e c a n a l l
contribute to a more sustainable future.
5. Why is it necessary to save water and electricity wisely?
Possible Answer: S a v i n g w a t e r a n d e l e c t r i c i t y i s n e c e s s a r y f o r s e v e r a l r e a s o n s
and is essential for promoting environmental sustainability, reducing
costs, preserving resources, mitigating climate change, and fulfilling our
social responsibility to future generations.
6. By observing the photos, what do you think is our topic for today?
Possible Answer: T h e p h o t o s a r e s h o w i n g t h e w a t e r f a u c e t , t h e n t h e w a t e r
meter, and the water bill – this is about knowing how to r ead and interpret
electric and water meter.

PRESENTATION OF ACTIVITY
 Show the class a model of an electric meter and an actual water meter (If available) model of a
water meter, then identify its parts.
 Illustrates how the dials move for the electric and water meters.
 Then the pupils are asked to read the electric and water consumption as shown by the dials.
 Comparison is made between consumptions.
Activity III
GROUP ACTIVITY : R e a d i n g and Interpreting Electric and Water
Meter.
DIRECTIONS:
Group the pupils into two groups. GROUP I for STATION I and GROUP II for STATION
II .

S T A T I O N I
Study the table and compute the kilowatt per hour (kwh) used.

GROUP I – TABLE OF ELECTRIC READINGS

Household Previous Present Kwh Used
A 4185 4912
B 7314 7512
C 3926 4182

ACTIVITY D 6142 6389

PRESENTATION E 6673 6816

Station I Guide Questions:

1. Which household consumes the most? The least?
2. Which two houses consumed almost the same kwh?
3. What can you say about their bill?
4. As a household member, how can you lower your electric bill?
5. Why is it important to use electricity wisely?

S T A T I O N I I
Complete the table for water consumption
GROUP II – TABLE OF WATER CONSUMPTIONS
READING September October November D ecember
PREVIOUS 3947 8260 4681 6789
PRESENT 3588 8296 4935 6826
CONSUMPTI
ON

Station II Guide Questions:

1. In what month do you consume the most water?
2. Least water?
3. What is the average monthly consumption?
4. How many liters of water did they use?
5. What is the equivalent in cubic meters?
ANALYSIS Possible Answer: T o r e a d a w a t e r m e t e r , t h e r e a r e e s s e n t i a l s t e p s t o f o l l o w .
To solve the monthly consumption, you will need to take two water meter
readings: one at the beginning of the month and one at the end of the
month. Follow the same steps as above to record the readings, and then
subtract the initial reading from the final reading to calculate the total
water usage for the month. The water company typically charges based on
the amount of water used, which is measured in gallons or cubic feet,
 depending on the unit of measurement used by the water meter.

TO ELECTRIC METERS:
1. Always read all the dials from right to left, starting from DIAL E to DIAL A.
2. Read the number of the pointer of the dial.
3. When the pointer is between two numbers, the lower number is recorded.
4. If the pointer appears to be exactly on a number, check the dial to the right to find the correct
reading.
 If the dial on the right has passed zero, use the number the pointer points to the dial you
are reading.
 If the dial has passed zero, then make use of the smaller number, then make use of the
smaller number of the dial you are reading.
ABSTRACTION
TO READ WATER METERS:
1. Start reading from right to left (clockwise).
2. Read the number by the pointer of the dial.
3. When the pointer is between two numbers, the lower number is recorded.
4. When the pointer is directly on the number, look at the dial to the right.
5. If it passes zero, use the next higher number.
6. If the dial has not passed zero, use the lower number.
7. Record the numbers from right to left.
The teacher shows an example of an electric meter and a water meter.

Activity IV
Computation!

TEST I TEST II

Lee’s records of her family’s water

Draw a dial to show the readings and get consumption are read this way:
the difference. INITIAL READING: 0 0 3 1 . 4 9 5
APPLICATION JANUARY: 0 0 4 2 . 1 8 0
FEBRUARY: 0 0 5 3 . 9 2 1
1. 4 218
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:
 What was the average monthly
2. 4 732 consumption of Lee’s family?
 What is the equivalent in cubic
meters?

Written Test
DIRECTIONS:
Answer the following on a separate paper.

A. Give the Reading and the electric consumption of the following meters.

METER A METER B

EVALUATION TEST I

TEST B. Write the water meter reading in m and L.

II
1. 0000.756 2. 0305.982

Assignment:

METER DESIGN ANALYSIS :

ASSIGNMENT Research the Design and Function of Electric and Water Meters.

DIRECTIONS:
Assign students to research the design and function of electric and water meters. Instruct them to
analyze the pros and cons of different meter designs and to propose ideas for how meters could be
improved.

CONCLUDING "Information is a source of learning. But unless it is organized, processed, and available to the right
ACTIVITY people in a decision-making format, it is a burden, not a benefit." - W I L L I A M P O L L A R D .
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