7/8 Technology and

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Livelihood Education
Dressmaking
Quarter 1
Obtain Measurements
Lesson 3
TLE_HEDM7/8MT-0c-d-2
T.L.E Dressmaking – Grade 7/8
Quarter 1 – Lesson 3
Obtain Measurements

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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Quarter 1
Obtain Measurements
Lesson 3
TLE_HEDM7/8MT-0c-d-2

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 Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the echnology and Livelihood Education - Grade 7/8 Home Economics Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) Module in Dressmaking!

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 learners meet the
standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic
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at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st
century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education - Grade 7/8 Home

Economics Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Dressmaking!

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 In this portion, another activity will be given to you
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We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
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What I Need to Know

CARRY 0UT MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS

In this module the learner will learn how to read measurements either in English system or
Metric system of measurements not only to read but also to learn how to measure and perform
simple calculations. This is very useful in our everyday life of living.
The lesson is made to follow the standard measures of the course.
At the end of this module the learners are expected to:
 Apply the system of measurements;
 perform simple calculations based on the job requirement;
 demonstrate accurate reading measurements.

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 What I Know

PRE - TEST
DIRECTIONS: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the best answer from the choices
below. Write your answer in your quiz notebook.
1. Which of the following is used as a set of standard measurement?
a. Metric system c. English system
b. English and Metric system d. ruler
2. The amount paid or charge for something that is acquired.
a. cost c. balance
b. payment d. credit
3. An electronic device used for speed computation.
a. calculation c. calculator
b. abacus d. adding
4. A decimal system of physical units based on a unit of length known as the meter.
a. Metric system c. English system
b. Calculation d. calculator
5. One foot is equal to how many inches.
a. 14 inches c. 15 inches
b. 10 inches d. 12 inches
6. A change of figures like changing from centimeters to inches and vice versa.
a. conversation c. calculation
b. calculator d. cost
7. The exactness of a measured distance or circumference.
a. speed c. measurements
b. accuracy d. estimate
8. One yard is equal to how many inches?
a. 30 inches c. 32 inches
b. 34 inches d.36 inches
9. How many centimeters are there in one inch?
a. 2.58 centimeters c. 2.54 centimeters
b. 1.75 centimeters d. 2.34 centimeters
10. Systematic procedure of determining the quantity or extent of the entire
measurable dimension.
a. measurements c. calculation
b. estimate d. cost

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 What’s In

LOOKING BACK/REVIEW
DIRECTIONS: Identify the following measuring tools.

1. It is used in taking body measurements. __________

2. A 12 to 18 inches long used to measure short distances. ________
3. A small sliding guide used to measure hemlines and buttonholes. _______
4. Used in checking the grainlines of the fabric. ______
5. A measuring device with long arm and short arm. ________

What’s New

IMPORTANCE OF MEASUREMENTS
Measurement is important part of comparing things as they provide the basis on comparing
object to other object, without the ability to measure it would be difficult in the part of scientist,
engineers, farming, construction, manufacturing, doctors chef/cook, dressmakers/tailor and
numerous other occupation and activities. Measurements continue to play an important role
throughout everybody’s life. Measurement provides accurate, reliable and quality assurance of work
or output.

What is it

SYSTEM OF MEASUREMENTS
Simple calculation is an easy mathematical application used to determine the accurate measurement
of body parts, length and width of materials and cost needed to create an apparel.

This is the process in which the four fundamental of operations (MDAS) is involved.

In drafting pattern, taking body measurements and measuring the length and width of fabric
dressmakers/tailor used either inches or centimeters as their unit of measurements.

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Definition of Terms

 Accuracy – the exactness of a measured distance or circumference

 Calculation – the process or an act of calculating
 Calculator – an electronic device used for speed computation
 Conversion – a change of figures like changing from centimeters to inches and vice versa
 Cost – the amount paid or charge for something that is acquired
 English System – the English system has inches for its basic unit
 Measurement – a systematic procedure of determining the quantity or extent of the entire
measurable dimension
 Metric System – a decimal system of physical units based on a unit of length known as the
meter (Greek Metron, ― measure‖)
 Centimeter- is a unit of length in the metric system that is equal to one hundredth of a meter
 Inches - an English unit of length measurement equal to 1/36 of a yard or 1/12 of a foot.

Conversion Chart in English and Metric System

Inch Centimeters
1/8 0.318
1/4 0.25
3/8 0.953
1/2 1..27
5/8 1.59
3/4 1.905
7/8 2.222
1 2.54

How to read your tape measure in inches

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How to read your tape measure in centimeter

NOTE:

One yard is equivalent to 36”

One foot is equivalent to 12”

One meter is equivalent to 100 centimeters

Sample problem of computation

1. How many centimeters in 36” width of table?

Given: 36” width of the table
Calculation: 1inch = 2.54cm
36” X 2.54cm = 91.144cm
Answer: 91.144 cm
2. How many inches in 90 centimeters length of fabric?
Given: 90 centimeters length of fabric

Calculation: 2.54cm = 1 inch

90cm ÷ 2.54cm = 35.433 inches

Answer: 35.433 inches

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 What’s More

Let us find out if you can solve these simple calculations.

Activity 1.

DIRECTIONS: Solve the following problem. Write your answer in your quiz notebook.

1 – 2. If one foot is equal to 12 inches how long the four feet length of long cutting table in inches
and centimeters?

3 – 4. One yard is equal to how many inches and centimeters?

5. Maxine needs 45 inches fabric for her project but the unit of measurement used in the store is
centimeters. Help her to convert 45 inches into centimeters.
6. If the length of your shears is 9 inches how long is it in centimeters.
7 – 8. If I have 1 ½ yards of fabric how long is my fabric in centimeters and inches?

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What I Have Learned

ASSESSMENT 1: Conversion of Measurements

DIRECTION: Convert the following measurements in centimeters.

1. 1/4 inch ________cm. 5. 3/8 inch ________cm.

2. 1/8 inch ________cm. 6. 7/8 inch ________cm.
3. 1 inch ________ cm. 7. 5/8 inch ________cm.
4. 1/2 inch________ cm. 8. 3/4 inch ________cm.

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 What I can do

Activity 2

DIRECTIONS: Read the following measurements.

A. Read in Inches.

1. _____________ 2. _____________ 3. _____________

4. _____________ 5. _____________

B. Read in Centimeter.

1. _________ 2. _________ 3. _________

4. ________ 5. _______

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 Post Assessment

DIRECTIONS: Read the following statements carefully and write letter of your answer in your quiz
notebook.

1. A change of figures like changing from centimeters to inches and vice versa.
a. Conversion c. accuracy
b. Calculator d. calculation
2. A systematic procedure of determining the quantity or extent of the entire measurable
dimension.
a. measurements c. English system
b. Metric system d. conversion
3. The exactness of a measured distance or circumference.
a. Measurements c. cost
b. Calculator d. accuracy
4. The system of measurement that has inches for its basic unit.
a. English system c. Metric system
b. width d. length
5. The process or an act of calculating.
a. conversion c. calculator
b. calculation d. solution
6. A decimal system of physical units based on a unit of length.
a. English system c. matric system
b. addition d. subtraction
7. The amount paid or charge for something that is acquired.
a. cost c. credit
b. amount d. balance
8. An electronic device used for speed computation.
a. television c. calculator
b. radio d. iron
9. The longer or longest dimension of an object to measure.
a. width c. distance
b. length d. dimension
10. Measurement taken at the shortest dimension of the object to measure.
a. width c. distance
b. length d. dimension

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 What’s more to do?

DIRECTIONS: A. Read each question carefully and choose your answer from the choices and write
your answer in your quiz notebook.

1. How many centimeters are there in one inch?

a. 1.905 Centimeters c. 2.54 Centimeters
b. 1.905 Centimeters d. 2.54 Centimeters
2. Three feet is equal to how many inches?
a. 36” c. 37”
b. 38” d. 40”
3. One meter is equal to how many centimeters?
a. 299 cm. c. 200 cm
b.100 cm d.1000 cm
4. A change of figures like changing from centimeters to inches and vice versa
a. calculates c. converted
b. conversion d. computation
5. One yard is equal to how many inches?
a. 38” c.40”
b. 36” d. 37”

B. Convert the following.

6. 1 ¾ yard = ______inches.
7. 1 inch _______cm.
8. 100 cm ______meter
9. 3 ½ inches ______cm
10. 3.175_____inches

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 Answer Key

Pre-test Post Test

1. a 6. a 1. a 6. c
2. a 7. b 2. a 7. a
3. c 8. d 3. d 8. c
4. a 9. c 4. a 9. b
5. d 10. a 5. b 10. a
Looking Back/Review What’s more to do

1. Tape measure A.
2. Ruler 1. c
3. Sewing gauge 2. a
4. Yardstick 3. b
5. L – square 4. b
5. b

Activity 1 B.

1. 48 inches 6. 63 inches
2. 121.92 cm 7. 2.54 cm
3. 36 inches 8. 1 meter
4. 91.44 cm 9. 8.89 cm
5. 114.3 cm 10. 1 ¼ inch
6. 22.86 cm
7. 137.16 cm
8. 54 inches

Activity 2

A.

1. 1 inch
2. ¼ inch
3. ¾ inch
4. 3/8 inch
5. ½ inch
B.

1. 0.1 cm
2. 1 cm
3. 0.7 cm
4. 0.6 cm
5. 0.5 cm

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 References

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education Learning Module in

Dressmaking/Tailoring Course Grade 7 and 8

https://msdlt.instructure.com

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