8
Technology and Livelihood
Education (CARPENTRY)
Quarter 2 - Module 2:
SELECT MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
AIRs - LM
8
Technology and
Livelihood Education
Carpentry
Module 2 – Quarter 2- Week 3
MELC’s: SELECT MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
Target
This module contains information and suggested learning activities on
Masonry NC I; which includes instructions and procedure on how to use
the measuring tools and compute problems using trade mathematics.
Completion of this module will help you to understand better the
succeeding module on Maintaining Tools and Equipment.
This module consists of two learning outcomes. Each learning outcome
contains learning activities supported by instruction sheets. Before you
perform the instructions, read the information sheets and answer the self-
check and activities provided to assert yourself and your teacher that you
have acquired the knowledge necessary to perform the skill portion of the
particular learning outcome.
Upon completion of this module, report to your teacher for assessment
to check your gained knowledge and skills required of this module. If you
pass the assessment, you would be given a certificate of completion.
SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completing this module you should be able to:
LO1. Select measuring instruments.
LO2. Measure and Calculate workpiece.
Jumpstart
Pre-test
Directions: Match Column A with Column B. Write your answer before the
number.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Zigzag Rule a. Circle
2. Pull Push rule b. Square
3. Extension Rule c. Triangle
4. Marking Gauge d. Radius
5. Caliper e. Rectangle
6. The simplest and one of the f. Isosceles
most familiar of all polygons
7. A four-sided polygon having all g. Rhombus
right angles
8. A four-sided polygon having h. Trapezium
equal length sides meeting at
right angles
9. All line segments joining the i. Trapezoids
center to any point on the
circle
10. The collection of points j. Scalene triangle
in a plane having the same
distance from a fixed point
11. A quadrilateral where no k. Used to measure long
opposite sides are parallel distances
12. A quadrilateral with one l. Used for measuring short
pair of opposite side parallel distances
13. . A quadrilateral having m. Used for measuring outside
4 congruent sides, 2 pairs of diameter
opposite sides parallel,
opposite angles are congruent
14. A triangle having no n. Commomnly used by mason
sides equal for rough layout
15. A triangle having two o. Used to make lines
sides of equal length
p. Used to measure inside
measurements
Discover
TECHNICAL TERMS
Calculation is the art or process of calculating.
Dimension is any measurable extent such as length, thickness,
and width.
Geometric shapes those which are characterized by straight lines, regular
curves and angles.
Graduation is a scale in a measuring tool.
Mensuration is the act or art of measuring.
Perimeter is the bounding line or curve of a plane area.
Scale is a mark for use in measurement.
Standard serves as a measure of reference.
Stock refers to a lumber for a certain furniture job
Substrate means to inscribe a wood on a cutting machine.
INFORMATION SHEET 1.1
A lot of Jobs in Masonry and Carpentry involves construction,
mensuration, interpretation of plans and details and laying-out of Geometric
Shapes. This learning activity will help the student to identify and become
familiar with different objects.
VISUALIZING GEOMETRICAL
Geometrical Shapes are necessary in the selection of measuring tools.
They help the learner to determine the appropriate tools to be used.
Triangle
A three-sided polygon. The sum of the angles of a triangle is 180
degrees.
Examples:
Kinds of Triangle according to sides
Equilateral Triangle or Equiangular Triangle
A triangle having all three sides of equal length. The angles of an
equilateral triangle all measure 60 degrees.
Examples:
Isosceles Triangle
A triangle having two sides of equal length.
Examples:
Scalene Triangle
A triangle having no sides equal
Quadrilaterals – a polygon having four sides. The sum of the
interior angles is equal to 360 degrees.
Rectangle
A four-sided polygon having all right angles. The sum of the angles
of a rectangle is 360 degrees.
Examples:
Square
A four-sided polygon having equal-length sides meeting at right
angles. The sum of the angles of a square is 360 degrees.
Examples:
Rhombus – a quadrilateral with four congruent sides in which two pairs of apposite
sides are parallel and whose opposite angles are congruent.
Trapezoid – a quadrilateral with one pair of opposite side parallel.
Trapezium – a quadrilateral with no opposite are parallel
Circle
A circle is the collection of points in a plane that are all the same
distance from a fixed point. The fixed point is called the center is
called a radius.
Example:
The blue line is the radius r, and the collection of red points is the circle.
Measuring Tools and Instruments
A mason must know how to accurately measure and lay out. U.S
customary measuring tools used in masonry are divided into inches and
halves, quarters, eights and sixteenths of an inch , on metric tools, The
division generally are centimeters and millimeters.
Types of Measuring Tools/Instruments for Geometrical
Objects
1. The push-pull tape rule is used to measure long distances available
from 3.00m to 5.0meters long.
2. The zigzag rule is available in (4ft) 1.20m and (6ft) 1.80m commonly
used by carpenters or mason for rough layout.
3. The extension rule is used for measuring inside distances such as
room, windows, cabinets, etc.
4. The caliper is used for measuring outside diameter of cylindrical
objects.
5. The marking gauge is used to make lines parallel to the edges of the
wood.
INFORMATION SHEET 1.3
Proper Handling Of Measuring Tools
Tools will last longer when properly kept and maintained. A good wood
worker keeps and cares for his tools.The following are some pointers to
follow in keeping tools in good condition.
1. Be sure to inspect tools before using them. This is to check if they are
in working condition.This can be detected when you are able to use a
tool smoothly and conveniently and there is ease and speed in its use.
2. After using a tool, clean it throughly with a damp cloth before keeping
it in the tool cabinet. Wipe it dry with another piece of cloth. To avoid
rusting , make sure that the tool has been thoroughly dried .
3. Oil the metal parts of a tool to prevent any form of damage that may
be caused by air, water, or dust. Damage tools must be segragated
from tools that are functional.
4. Keep housing and check, lock of measuring tools free from dirts and
girts to avoid wearing off graduation.
Safety Rules
The following safety rules should be understood and strictly followed to
avoid accidents while. working .
1. Sharp tools must be kept safe inside the storage
2. Use each tool for intended purposes
3. Report immediately injuries on accidents or any type to your
teacher.
4. Avoid throwing tool to any body. Hand it over
5. Keep Tools in good condition
Explore
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
ACTIVITY 1:
Directions: In the space provided for, write the word True if the statement is
correct and if False, write the word that will make the statement true. Use
another paper for your answers.
___________1. Tools are designed to be safe but accidents occur because of
the attitude of the learners.
___________2. Following the correct procedure in the use of hand tools means
no accidents.
___________3. Sharp tools must be kept safe outside the storage
___________4.Oiling prevents the tools from any form of damage or dust.
___________5. Always use gloves when measuring object.
___________6. Be sure to inspect tools before using them. This is to check if
they are in working condition.
___________7. Measuring tools must not free from dirts and girts to avoid
wearing off graduation.
___________8. Wipe tools with wet and with another piece of cloth.
___________ 9. Keep Tools in good condition
__________10. Use each tool for unintended purposes.
Deepen
DORECTION: MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the
best answer before the number.
1. It is a quadrilateral with NO equal sides.
A. rhombus B. square
C. trapezoid D. trapezium
2. What quadrilateral has four equal sides?
A. rhombus B. square
C. trapezoid D. trapezium
3. It is a triangle with two equal sides.
A. equilateral B. equiangular
C. isosceles D. scalene
4. What triangle has NO equal sides?
A. equilateral B. equiangular
C. isosceles D. scalene
5. What is the total of interior angles
of a triangle? A. 90O
C. 180O D. 360O
6. What is the total of the interior angles
of a square?
A. 90O B. 120O
C. 180O D. 360O
7. It is the distance from the center to any point in the circle.
A. arc B. center
C. diameter D. radius
8. A polygon with four equal sides.
A. heptagon B. hexagon
C. square D. octagon
9. A polygon with 8 equal sides.
A. heptagon B. hexagon
C. square D. octagon
10. A polygon with 6 equal sides.
A. heptagon B. hexagon
C. square D. octagon
Gauge
POST-TEST
Directions: Match Column A with Column B. Write your answer before the
number.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Zigzag Rule a. Circle
2. Pull Push rule b. Square
3. Extension Rule c. Triangle
4. Marking Gauge d. Radius
5. Caliper e. Rectangle
6. The simplest and one of the f. Isosceles
most familiar of all polygons
7. A four-sided polygon having all g. Rhombus
right angles
8. A four-sided polygon having h. Trapezium
equal length sides meeting at
right angles
9. All line segments joining the i. Trapezoids
center to any point on the circle
10. The collection of points in j. Scalene triangle
a plane having the same
distance from a fixed point
11. A quadrilateral where no k. Used to measure long distances
opposite sides are parallel
12. A quadrilateral with one l. Used for measuring short
pair of opposite side parallel distances
13. . A quadrilateral having m. Used for measuring outside
4 congruent sides, 2 pairs of diameter
opposite sides parallel, opposite
angles are congruent
14. A triangle having no n. Commomnly used by mason for
sides equal rough layout
15. A triangle having two o. Used to make lines
sides of equal length
p. Used to measure inside
measurements
Additional Activities
DIRECTION:
At home, list all the measuring tools/instrument needed in the workplace. State also
the use of each tool.
Name Of tool/Instrument Uses/Function
Answer Key
PRE-TEST/ POST-TEST EXPLORE DEEPEN
1. N 1. T 1. D
2. K 2. T 2. B
3. P 3. F 3. C
4. O 4. T 4. D
5. M 5. T 5. C
6. A 6. T 6. D
7. C 7. F 7. D
8. F 8. C
8. B
9. T
9. D 9. D
10. T
10. C
10. B
11. H
12. I
13. G
14. J
15. F
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