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Technology and
Livelihood
Education
SMAW NCI – Module 2
Select Measuring Instruments

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Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
SMAW NCI - Module 2: Select Measuring Instruments
First Edition, 2020

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Technology and
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SMAW NCI – Module 2
Select Measuring Instruments

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Introductory Message
For the learner
Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education (Shielded Metal Arc
Welding) 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Selecting Measuring
Instruments. One very significant skill that you need to learn is the ability to
manipulate measuring tools especially in welding jobs. Different measuring tools
perform different functions. You will be exploring on the various measuring tools
available at home and you will be guided on how to get accurate measurements
based on the given tools.

Thus, this module was designed to give you meaningful learning

opportunities.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of

the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.
 What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank
sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.
At the end of this module you will also find:

This is a list of all sources used in developing

References
this module.
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included in the module.
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4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
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If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

What I Need to Know ------------------------------ 1

What I Know ------------------------------ 2

SELECT MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

What’s In ------------------------------ 3
What’s New ------------------------------ 4
What is It ------------------------------ 5
What’s More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
What I Have Learned - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
What I Can Do - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Assessment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Additional Activities - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Answer Key - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
References - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
 What I Need to Know

This module was created with you in mind during this time of the
pandemic or when face to face learning might be impossible. You will be
exploring on selecting measuring instruments used in metal craft designing.

Selecting accurate measuring tools for a specified job in welding is a

skill that must be able to master to every welder. Every measuring tool
performs its functions accurately in order to give exact measures. The
measuring tools you use in welding job vary if you measure the length and the
thickness of the metal used. Thus, reading and answering through the module
helps you become a good fabricator and entrepreneur in the world of metal
craftsmanship.

After reading this module, you will be able to select measuring

instruments (TLE_IAAW7/8MC-0d-1), specifically:
1. manipulate measuring tools for a specified task;

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 What I Know

Activity 1:

Directions: Match the items in Column A with their meaning in Column B.

Write only the letter of your answer in your SMAW activity
notebook.

Column A Column B
1. Arc A. A tool that can be rolled up and down.
2. Width B. It is a one-foot long measuring tool.
3. Push-pull rule C. It is the horizontal distance from side to side.
4. Divider D. A tool used to lay out arcs and circles.
5. Length E. Used to determine the dimension of an object.
6. Measuring tool F. It is a measure of vertical distance.
7. Try square G. It is also called a curved line.
8. Protractor H. A tool which is divided into 180 equal parts.
9. Height I. It describes how long an object.
10. Ruler J. It is a skill that requires measuring ability.
K. A tool used to measure right angles.

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Module
Select Measuring Instruments
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Do you like to be a fabricator and an entrepreneur? Do you appreciate
metal craft design? Do you know how much is the value of a metal craft
design? Making exact measurements will give you exact amount to be spent
on the materials needed for the design.

What’s In

Let us recall what you have remembered from the previous lesson by
answering this activity.

Activity 2

Directions: Give one example of the following classification of tools and its
use.

a. measuring tools

b. holding tools

c. cutting tools

d. driving tools

The different tools are very useful in Shielded Metal Arc Welding. Each
of them performs basic operations. Furthermore, the measuring tools carry
out numbers that specifically tells the exact length, width and thickness of the
metal to be used.

Thus, it is needed to be accurate in the measurement.

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 What’s New

The flower stand below measures the maximum height of 5 feet and
the total width of 4 feet.
What measuring tool are you going to use to measure its exact height
and width of the flower stand? Can you use more than one measuring tools?
If so, what are those?

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 What is It

Measurement is the act of determining the exact size, length, width

and height. Width is the horizontal distance from one side to the other side.
Height is measure of vertical distance from one end to another. Length is the
distance between two points or the measure of how long an object is.

Source: https://breathmath.com/2016/01/03/cuboid/

Your previous module discussed about the different measuring tools.

This time, the measuring tools will be expounded based on their functions on
a specified task.
Measuring Tool Description Function

1. Ruler
It is made of plastic, Used to measure
cardboard or steel which length along its
is marked with Metric edge. It can
units of millimeter and measure shorter
centimeter at the above objects up to 30
portion. The lower centimeters or
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portion shows the one foot.
h?q=ruler+image+with+measurements
English units of inch and
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J98rbRIAg:1594315289895&source=ln foot.
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2. Pull-push rule A portable compact Used to measure
flexible ruler blade straight and
which can be rolled up longer, lengths or
and down and it is distances.
usually ½ inch wide and
72 inches long. It is
marked with Metric units
of millimeter (mm) and
centimeter (cm) at the
lower portion. The upper
portion shows the
English units of inch that
Source:https://www.thetapestore.co.uk
/knowledgebase/How/How_to_Read_a have 16 increments.
_Tape_Measure.html

3. Try Square It is a rectangular, flat, Used to measure

and an L-shape frames and get
measuring tool that is the right angles. It
made of a piece of wood can also be used
or a metal. It is marked for markings to
with Metric units of achieve perfect
millimeter (mm) and square.
centimeter (cm) at the
lower portion. The upper
portion shows the
English units of inch that
have 16 increments.

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4. Divider It is made of metal and it Used for
consists of two straight measuring,
adjustable legs hinged transferring, or
together. marking off
distances and for
lay-outing arcs
and circles.
Source:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dea
lMux-Marking-Metalworking-Compass-
Divider/dp/B01EZZQJSW

5. Protractor It is made of transparent Used to measure

plastic or metal and is angles in
divided into 180 equal degrees.
parts.

How to use the different measuring tools:

A. Ruler

Steps:
1. Place the end of the ruler to the very first line and mark it
zero. This is lined up with the end of your object.
2. Look at the opposite end of the object you're measuring and
find the last number on your ruler that is alongside the object.
3. Then, get the measurement in either inch, centimeter or
millimeter.

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B. Pull-push rule

Steps:
1. Place the tape measure on the object you are measuring.
2. Put the tape measure hook at the edge of the object.
3. Start measuring.You can get the units of either millimeter,
centimeter, foot, or meter.
C. Try square

Steps:
1. Place try square blade across the material you want to test or
mark.
2. The thicker part of the handle should extend over the edge of the
object to let the blade lie flat across the surface.
3. Hold the handle against the edge of the material.
4. The blade can now positioned at a 90 degrees angle to the edge.
You now get the measurement.

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 D. Divider

Source:https://www.amazon.co.uk/DealMux-Marking-Metalworking-CompassDivider/dp/B01EZZQJSW

Steps:
1. Loosen the screw
2. Spread the legs.
3. Place one leg on radius and the other leg on the circumference.
4. Then, tighten the screw again. Make an arc or circle.

E. Protractor

Source:https://etc.usf.edu/clipart/42000/42019/pro_100_42019.htm

Steps:
1. Place the vertex or point of an angle at the origin.
2. Draw a line from a vertex.
3. Position the base line along one of the arms of the angle.
4. Get its measurement.

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 What’s more?

To test your understanding about the measuring tools and its usage,
you will be tasked to do the activity.

Activity 3
Directions: Do the following and choose inside the box the appropriate
measuring tools to be used. Write your answer in your SMAW
activity notebook.

Pull-push rule Protractor Ruler

Divider Try square

1. Measuring your table at home,

a. What measuring tool would you use?
b. What is the height of it?
2. Using your cup at home,
a. Find the diameter.
b. What tool would you use?
3. Measuring your activity notebook,
a. What measuring tool would you use?
b. What is the width and length of it?

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 4

Directions: Read the paragraph below and supply the missing words to
complete the statements from the word pool. Write your answer
in your SMAW activity notebook.

pull push rule try square divider metric

micrometer protractor English ruler

Measuring devices are tools used to measure the lengths and curves
of any objects in metal craft design. The two types of measurement system
are the 1._______________ and 2._______________systems. The
measuring tools such as 3._______________,4._______________, and
5.________________ are used to measure the length, the width and the
height of metal while the measuring tools such as 6._______________and
7.______________, are used to measure the angle and arc of an object.

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 What I Can Do

Activity 5
Directions: Using a ruler draw a box in your SMAW activity notebook with the
following measurements:

Length = 4 inches
Height = 3 inches
Width = 2 inches

Source: https://breathmath.com/2016/01/03/cuboid/

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 Assessment

Activity 6
Directions: Identify what tool is referred to by each statement. Write your
answer in your SMAW activity notebook.

1. It is used to lay out arcs and circles.

2. It is a one-foot long measuring tool made of plastic or metal.
3. It is the horizontal distance from side to side
4. A kind of tool that can be rolled up and down.
5. It is used to determine the right angle of an object.
6. A system of measurement that includes millimeter, centimeter and
meter.
7. It is also called a curved line.
8. A tool which is divided into 180 equal parts.
9. It describes how long an object is.
10. Used to determine the dimension of an object.
11. It is a system of measurement that includes inches and foot.
12. It measures the vertical distance.
13. It is used to lay out arcs and circles.
14. It is a tool used to measure short, long and straight lengths.
15. The act of determining a target's size, length, width and height.

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 Additional Activities

Activity 7:
Directions: Based on the pictures below, name each tool and tell how it is
used. Write your answer in your SMAW activity notebook.

1. 4.

2. 5.

3.

Congratulations! You have completed this module! Keep soaring

high. God bless!

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Answer Key

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