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TLE Exploratory
Electrical Installation
And Maintenance
Quarter 4 – Module 3:
Perform Mensuration and
Calculations
(Week 3)
 What I Need to Know

Content Standard
The learner demonstrates an understanding of the concepts and underlying
principles in performing measurements and calculations.

Performance Standard
The learner independently performs accurate measurements and calculations based
on given tasks.

Learning Competency
• Identify object or component to be measured & Choose test instruments to be
used for specific tasks. (TLE_IAEI7/8MC-0c-1)

Learning Objectives

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

1. select tools appropriate for the job;
2. manipulate the measuring device according to its purpose; and
3. enhance the skills in mensuration and calculation.

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 What I Know

Directions: Match the electrical measuring tools and instruments in column A with
their descriptions in column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on
your answer sheet.

A B

F. Megger
____ 6.

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 G. Ammeter
____ 7.

H. Test light

____8.

I. Ruler

____ 9.

J. Pull – push Rule

_____ 10.

Note: If you get 100% correct in this pre-assessment, skip the lesson but if not and
only get 50% to 99% correct, then proceed with the lesson.

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 What’s New

Task 1: Answer Me
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer that is being described in each
statement. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

1. An instrument used to measure the amount of electrical current intensity in a

circuit.
A. Voltmeter C. Micrometer
B. Ammeter D. Ohmmeter
2. A pocket-sized tool used to test the presence of current in a line wire or circuit.
A. Test light C. Ruler
B. Wire gauge D. Pull-push rule
3. A measuring tool used to measure the length of an object in centimeters and inches
A. Test light C. Ruler
B. Wire gauge D. Pull-push rule
4. It is used to measure the diameter of wires/conductors in circular mills. It can
measure small and big sizes of wires and cables.
A. Voltmeter C. Micrometer
B. Ammeter D. Ohmmeter
5. It is used to measure the voltage, resistance, and current of a circuit. It is
connected in parallel or series with the circuit depending on what to measure.
A. Voltmeter C. Micrometer
B. Ammeter D. Ohmmeter

What Is It

MEASURING TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS

Measurement is the process or the result of determining the ratio of a physical

quantity, such as a length, time, temperature, etc., to a unit of measurements, such
as the meter, second, or degree Celsius. The science of measurement is called
metrology. The English word measurement originates from the Latin mēnsūra and
the verbmetiri through the Middle French mesure.

Electrical measuring tools and instruments are sensitive and delicate. So, extra care
is necessary for handling them. These are used to measure currents, voltages,
resistances, wattages, and other important elements in electrical works. This topic
will tackle the function/use of each measuring tool and instrument used in doing an
electrical task. Different kinds of measuring tools and precision measuring
instruments are as follows:

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Measuring Tool/Instrument Description

Test Light – is a pocket-size tool used

to test the line wire or circuit if there
is current in it.

Micrometer – is used to measure the

diameter of wires/conductors in
circular mils. It can measure small
and big sizes of wires and cables.

Wire Gauge – is used in determining

the size of wires/conductors. The
gauge ranges from 0 to 60 awg
(American wire gauge).

Ruler/foot rule – is a measuring tool

used to measure length, width, and
thickness of short flat objects and in
sketching straight lines.

The ruler is the instrument used to

rule straight lines and the calibrated
instrument used for determining
length called a measure. However,
common usage calls both
instruments’ rulers and the special
name straight edge is used for an
unmarked rule.

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 Pull-Push Rule – is a measuring tool
used to measure the length of an
object in centimeters and inches.

Ammeter – is an instrument used to

measure the amount of electrical
current intensity in a circuit. The unit
of measure is ampere (a). It is
connected along or series to the
circuit.

Voltmeter – is an instrument used to

measure the electrical pressure or
voltage of a circuit. The unit of
measure is volt (v). This is connected
across or parallel to the circuit.

Clamp Ammeter (also called tong-

tester) – is used to measure the
current flowing in a conductor. It is
clamped or hanged in a conductor.

Volt-Ohmmeter (VOM) - otherwise

called a Multi-tester; is used to
measure the voltage, resistance, and
current of a circuit. It is connected in
parallel or series with the circuit
depending on what to measure.

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 Megger – is an instrument used to
measure the insulation resistance of
a wire.

What’s More

Task 2: Text Twist

Directions: Inside Box A are jumbled letters. Arrange the letters to form a word/s
pertaining to electrical measuring tools and instruments. Write your
answers on your answer sheet.

Box A Box B

1. GEWIGREAU 1. __________________________

2. MVLTETEOR 2. __________________________

3. AACMPLMMTREE 3. __________________________

4. RPPULLUSHULE 4. __________________________

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 What I Can Do

Part I. Draw Me & Measure Me

Directions: Using a ruler, measure the length, width, and thickness/height of the
given objects provided in the table below. On a separate sheet of paper,
copy the table below as your guide. Write your answers inside the
corresponding box. Place your drawing and label them accordingly. You
will be judged based on the rubrics on page 9.

Object #1 to Draw: Any table you can find inside your house. Place your drawing
in the box below. Put labels on the length, width, and thickness/height of the table.

Length Measurement Width Measurement Thickness/Height

Measurement
Inches Centimeters Inches Centimeters Inches Centimeters

Object #2 to Draw: A book you can find inside your house. Place your drawing in
the box below. Put labels on the length, width, and thickness/height of the book.

Length Measurement Width Measurement Thickness/Height

Measurement
Inches Centimeters Inches Centimeters Inches Centimeters

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 PERFORMANCE RUBRICS

Criteria 4 3 2 1
Completeness
Creativity
Correctness of Information

Legend:
4 - Excellent 3 - Good 2 - Fair 1 - Poor

Scale Description Points

4 Excellent 93-100
3 Good 86-92
2 Fair 79-85
1 Poor 78 and below

• Completeness – Complete drawing with labels.

• Neatness – The quality of your output.
• Correctness of Information – The correctness of information from the
different measurements.

Part II. Directions: Reflect on the lesson. Share your learning insights/reflections
about the lesson you have just learned by completing the phrases below. Write
your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. I have learned that ...

___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

2. I have realized that ...

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

3. I will apply ...

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

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 What I have learned

Directions: Explain in your own words.

1. Why do we need to handle electrical measuring tools and equipment with extra
care?

Assessment

Directions: Match the electrical measuring tools and instruments in column A

with their descriptions in column B. Write the letters of the correct
answer on your answer sheet.

A B

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What’s New Task 1 What I Have
1. B Learned
2. A Answer: Electrical
3. D measuring tools and
4. C instruments are
5. D sensitive and delicate
What’s More
1. WIRE GAUGE
2. VOLTMETER
3. CLAMP AMMETER
4. PUSH PULL RULE
Answer Key
_____ 10.
J. Pull – push Rule
____ 9.
I. Ruler
____8.
H. Test light
____ 7.
G. Ammeter
____ 6.
F. Megger
Reference
Vallarta, H. et al. (n.d.). Learning Module on Electrical Installation and Maintenance
NC II (Exploratory Course in Technology and Livelihood Education, Grade 7 and
Grade 8). Pages 49-56.

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