MATH 7

QUARTER 2 Week 1:

NAME: ____________________________________ YR & SEC: _____________________

Competency

The learner approximates the measures of quantities particularly length, weight/mass, volume, time, angle and temperature
and rate. (M7ME-IIa-3)

Expectations

This module was designed to help you master on how to estimate measure of quantities such as length, weight/mass,
volume, time, angle, temperature, and rate.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. identify different measures of quantities;
2. differentiate one type of measure of quantities from another type;
3. distinguish appropriate measure of quantities to be used; and
4. estimate measures of quantities.

Pre-Test

Read and analyse each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on your
answer sheet.
____1. Which of the following is NOT considered as measure of quantities?
A. Hours B. Length C. Mass D. Rate
____2. Which of the following parameters is appropriate in calculating a weight of a man?
A. Hours B. Length C. Mass D. Rate
____3. Which of the following is the most appropriate in determining the capacity of a swimming pool?
A. Angle B. Temperature C. Time D. Volume
____4. What is most likely the height of a flagpole?
A. 1 500 m B. 1 000 m C. 100 m D. 10 m
____5. What is likely to be the temperature on a very hot day in Tuguegarao?
A. 20°C B. 25°C C. 39°C D. 60°C
____6. Which of the following is the best preference for one inch?
A. Diameter of a one-peso coin C. Length of a twenty-peso bill
B. Distance of a floor to ceiling D. Thickness of baby’s fingernail
____7. Rohan wants to know how many inches his basketball is all the way round. Which is the most appropriate tool to
use?
A. Measuring tape B. Meter stick C. Ruler D. Yardstick
____8. At 9:45 A.M., Romeo left his house and went to the basketball court. Riding his motorcycle, it took him 10
minutes to get to the court. He promised his wife that they will eat lunch together. What time should he leave the
court so that he will be home by 12:00 P.M.?
A. 11:40 A.M. B. 11:45 A.M. C. 11:50 A.M. D. 11:55 A.M.
____9. The distance from Benj’s home to school is 850 meters. He had already walked about 700 meters. Estimate how
much of the distance he needs to walk.
A. 50 m B. 100 m C. 150 m D. 200 m

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____10. Athena’s bag contains 5 books. Each book weighs 200 grams and the bag weighs 100 grams. How much does
the entire bag weigh?
A. 1 000 g B. 1 100 g C. 2 00 g D. 2 100

Looking Back at your Lesson

From your previous lesson, you have learned the real number system, its subsets, operations on real numbers and
the real-life situations where you could find solutions to the problems involving real numbers. As you step in another topic,
you will still apply what you have learned in real number system especially in simplifying and solving problems.
Since measurement involves quantities, operations on real numbers are still very useful. The looking back lessons
below will help you to deal with the latter part of the topics on measurements.

Multiplying and Dividing Numbers by a Power of 10 (10, 100, 1 000, ... )

In multiplying numbers by a power of 10, just move the decimal point to the right depending on the number of
zeroes of the given power of 10.
In dividing numbers by a power of 10, just move the decimal point to the left depending on the number of zeroes
of the given power of 10.
Examples:
A. Find the product of the following:
1. ( 143.98)( 1 000) = 143 980 2. (56)( 100 ) = 5 600 3. ( 0.0078 )( 10 000 ) = 78
Solution: Solution: Solution:

B. Find the quotient of the following:

1. 97 ÷ 100 = 0.97 2. 118.63 ÷ 10 = 11.863 3. 45 900 ÷ 1 000 = 45.9
Solution: Solution: Solution:

Introduction of the Topic

Lesson: Measures of Quantities

Measurement is the process of associating numbers with physical quantities and phenomena. We use different
measuring tools for a certain quantity to be measured. For example, we use ruler in measuring the length; weighing scale in
measuring the mass/weight; and measuring cup in determining the amount of a certain object. There are a lot of tools/devices
appropriate in measuring objects. However, these instruments are not yet invented in ancient times. Do you realize how
primitive people measure things around them?
In around 3rd or 4th B.C., all units of measurements were based on something that is familiar to them. Earliest people
used body parts and things around them. These are the examples:
Table 1: Ancient Measurements
Ancient People Basic Unit Description Image if possible

Distance from the tip of the

Cubit
middle finger to the elbow
Egyptians

Digit One finger

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 Distance from the tip of a thumb
Span of a stretched hand to the tip of a
pinky finger

Example1: Example 2:

The length of the table is 3 span.

The length of the pool is 5 cubit.

The body parts being used during this time can lead to confusion as the measurements varied from one person to
another. Due to this situation, many standards of measurement were developed.

English system of measurement is one of the many standards. The basic units of length under this system are: inch,
foot, yard and mile. Pound (lb) and ounce (oz) are the basic measure for weight/mass. Converting from one unit to another
requires more time in English system that is why another standard of measurement is being developed; that is the metric
system of measurement. Meter (m) is basic unit of length while gram (g) for weight/mass.

Measuring Length
Length is the distance from one point to another. The common units used in measuring length are: inches, feet, yards, and
miles in English System; and millimeter (mm), centimeter (cm), meter, and kilometer (km) in Metric System. Inch, foot,
millimeter, and centimeter are used for shorter objects. On the other hand, yard, mile, meter and kilometer are units for
longer objects. We can also measure length using a variety of measuring tools.

Figure 1: Tape Figure 2: Figure 3:

Example 1:
Suppose you were asked to measure the length of a crayon. What do you
think is the appropriate measuring device to be used?
Since a crayon is shorter in length, a ruler, which has a unit of both inch and
centimeter, can be used in finding the length of a crayon. Using inch as a unit, the
crayon is 3 inches (in plural) long. Figure 4: Measuring the length of a

Observe that the measurement is composed of two parts: a number and a unit of measure. Length should always be
accompanied by a unit of measure for us to visualize how long an object is.
Here are some units of length that are commonly used in daily life.

Measuring
Weight/Mass
Weight and mass are two different quantities. Weight is defined as the measurement of the pull of gravity on an
object while mass is a measure of how heavy an object is. The lesson will focus on measuring mass.
In the metric system, gram is the basic unit of mass. It is used for smaller or lighter masses such as ingredients in
recipes or nutritional facts at the back of various food labels. Thus, kilogram (kg) is for heavier masses such as rice and
meat.

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 There are different instruments used in measuring mass. Most commonly used and seen are the following:

Figure 6: Figure 7: Electronic Figure 8: Beam balance

Weighing digital

Example 1: Example 2:

When selling fruits and vegetables, you In the figure below, since the pointer is between 7000g and
need to be precise with the measurement of 8000g, the weight of the fruits is 7500g.
the product so that you may earn and save
more money. Suppose, you are a vendor
and a buyer wants 2 kg of pineapple. You
have to choose the most appropriate
measuring tool. In a weighing scale, make
sure that the pointer is at zero mark. As you
put the pineapple, the pointer moves and
points to its mass.

Here are some units of mass that are commonly used in daily life.

Measuring Volume/ Capacity

Volume is the amount of space in any form of solid or liquid matter occupies.
The cubic meter is the standard unit of volume. The related units are:

Capacity is the amount of matter, usually liquid, which a container can hold.
The liter is the basic unit of capacity and is equivalent to a cubic decimeter. The other units of capacity are:

Like the first two measurements discussed, measuring volume has also different devices to be used. A medicine
dropper, spoon, teaspoon, measuring cup can
be used in finding the volume of smaller
objects.

Figure 10:
Figure 9: Figure 11: Measuring
Standardi
zed

Example 1: Example 2:

In the figure below, since the water level is between40 and While it is complicated to measure larger objects, you can do
60, then the capacity is 50 units. some indirect measurements. For example, you are about to
measure the volume of a huge pail. You can use a 2-liter
drinking bottle to fill in a huge pail. This is done until the
pail is in full capacity. Count how many times you fill in the
pail. In this manner, you can estimate its volume.

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Measuring Time and Angle
Time describes how long it takes to do something. Both English and metric system uses the same units of
measurement for time. The table below represents the units of time and their equivalence:

Table 2: Basic Units of Time and Their Equivalence

60 seconds (s) = 1 minute (min)
60 minutes = 1 hour (hr)
24 hours = 1 day
7 days = 1 week (wk)
52 weeks = 1 year (yr)
12 months (mo) = 1 year
365 days = 1 year
366 days = 1 leap year
Clocks and watches are the devices used to show the passage of time. A.M. means ante meridiem which denotes
before midday while P.M. means post meridiem which denotes after midday. Elapsed time is the amount of time that has
passed from a given time to another given time.

Example 1:
Suppose, your mother went to the market by 9:00 A.M. and went back home by 11:30
A.M. How much time does she spend outside the house?
Using a clock, the starting time will be at 9:00 A.M. From 10:00 A.M., that is 1 hour.
From 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., another 1 hour, accumulated of 2 hours. All we have to do is
to add 2 hours and the remaining 30 minutes. Therefore, mother is outside the house for about
2 hours and 30 minutes.
Example 2:
Another example is when Aunt Guia is cooking your favorite adobo. She started cooking around 8:05 A.M. She
prepared the ingredients for 25 minutes and cooked for about 35 minutes. At what time will adobo be served?
Adding all of them, that will be:
Preparing ingredients - 25 minutes
Cooking - 35 minutes
Total time consumed 60 minutes or 1 hour

Since the total time consumed is 60 minutes or 1 hour, the adobo of Aunt Guia will be served at 9: 05 A.M.

Angle is the union of the endpoints of a ray. The space between the two rays is the
angle. In the figure below, angle (symbol for angle: ∠) ABC is formed when ray 𝐵𝐴 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ and ray
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ intersect at common endpoint which is B. The common endpoint is called the vertex while
𝐵𝐶
rays ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐵𝐴 and ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐵𝐶 are the sides. Angle ABC, in symbols is: ∠𝐴𝐵𝐶.
Protractor is the instrument used in measuring angles. Angles are measured in degrees (°). A complete rotation of a
1
ray is 360°. Therefore, one degree is 360 of its complete rotation.
The picture illustrates the proper way of measuring angles using a protractor. The
vertex of the angle should coincide with the midpoint of the base of the protractor. One side
of the angle should be aligned with the zero marking of the protractor. In reading the measure
of an angle; start from zero up to the point where the other side of the angle coincides. Hence,
the measurement of ∠𝐴𝐵𝐶 is 130°.

Measuring Rate
Rate is a quantity, amount, or degree of something measured per unit of something else. It is a comparison of two
different quantities. There is no specific unit for rate. It depends on the two quantities that we are relating to each other.
Typically, rate refers a specific quantity over time.

Example 1:
Junah can type 1 200 words in 30 minutes. Her typing rate is 400 words per minute. Rate
can be associated to an average speed.
1 200 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑠 400 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑠
Junah’s typing rate = 30 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒𝑠 = 𝑚𝑖𝑛
Figure 12: Junah's
typing rate
Example 2:
60 𝑘𝑚
Romeo drives at the rate of ℎ𝑟
. He reached his office after 4 hours of driving. How far is his office from home?

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 There are different ways in finding the answer. Still, we will arrive at the same answer. One way of solving the
problem is by drawing a diagram. Based on the
illustration, we can say that the distance between
Romeo’s home and office is 240 km.

Figure 13: Romeo's driving rate

Measuring Temperature
Temperature is the measure of hotness or coldness of an object. Temperature of an object does not depend on its
size. That is, the temperature of boiling water in a cup is similar to the temperature of boiling water in a large bowl.
The basic units used in temperature are degree Fahrenheit (°F) and degree Celsius (°C). Celsius scale is easier to
remember as 0°C is the freezing point and 100°C is the boiling point. Thermometer is the device used to measure
temperature.
Example 1: Example 2:

In the figure on the right, the temperature is 41°C It is easier to read temperature
since the mercury level is on that level. using a digital thermometer since
the digit is already seen in its
monitor. The temperature is
36.8°C.

Activities

Activity 1: Guess the Word

What is the longest word without vowel?

Answer each item by finding its length. Notice that below the given are letters with corresponding values. Write
this letter in each box at the bottom that contains the number of the exercise. Keep on working until you discover the
answer to the question.
1. 4.

2. 5.

3.
6.

T - 4 inches H - 1.5 inches

Y - 7.5 inches R - 5 inches
S - 5 inches M - 2.25 inches

5 2 1 6 2 4 3

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Activity 2: Let’s be Covid Free
What is the safest way to keep Covid-19 away?
Read and answer the following questions. Write the letter of the correct answer that corresponds to the given number
inside the box.
1. What tool is used to measure angle?
2. Mace studied for about 2 hours and 10 minutes. If she started at 4:50 P.M., at what time will she be finished
studying?
3. Charlie went to the market at 6:45 A.M. He bought necessary supplies for 2-day concern lockdown at their place.
He went back home around 8:35 A.M. How long did he spend outside the house?
4. What do you call the intersection of the endpoints of two rays?
5. It takes 2 hours and 10 minutes to travel from Manila to Palawan by plane. Alecsa needs to be in Palawan by 10:30
A.M. At what time does she need to travel?
6. How many minutes had elapse between 6:35 A.M. to 8:55 A.M.?
7. What device is used to indicate passage of time?
8. What is formed when the endpoint of two rays unite?
A - Clock T - Vertex
E - 8:20 A.M. O - Protractor
H - 140 minutes S - 7:00 P.M.
M - Angle Y - 1 hour and 50 minutes

2 4 7 3 7 4 6 1 8 5

Remember

There are different quantities to be measured such as length, mass, volume, time and angle, rate and temperature.
Each quantity had certain unit and measuring tools to be used. The table below shows the summary for each quantity.

Quantity Common Units Common Measuring Tools

Inch, feet, yard, mile, meter,

Length Tape measure, ruler, yardstick
kilometer
Weighing scale, Electronic
Mass Pound, ounce, gram, kilogram digital weighing scale, beam
balance
Liter (liquid volume); cubic Medicine dropper, standardized
Volume
decimeter (solid volume) tablespoon, measuring cup
Time Second, minute, hour Clock, watch
Angle Degree Protractor
Depends on the quantities being Depends on the quantities being
Rate
compared measured
Degree Fahrenheit, degree
Temperature Thermometer
Celsius

Check Your Understanding

Direction: Choose the best estimate for each measure of quantity.

1. Medicine dropper A. 1 mL B. l0 mL C. 100 mL
2. Medium-sized apple A. 200 kg B. 200 g C. 200 mg
3. Length of a car A. 4 cm B. 4 m C. 4 km
4. Loaf of bread A. 500 g B. 5000 g C. 50 000 g
5. Bottle of soda A. 3.5 mL B. 35 mL C. 350 mL

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 6. Width of a window A. 4 inches B. 4 feet C. 4 yards
7. Medium-sized fish A. 250 mg B. 250 g C. 250 kg
8. Diameter of a clock A. 1 inch B. 1 foot C. 1 mile
9. Tank of car gasoline A. 3 L B. 30 L C. 300 L
10. Boiling chocolate drink A. 1°C B. 10°C C. 100°C

Post-Test

Read and analyze each questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
____1. Which of the following is NOT considered as measure of quantities?
A. Hours B. Length C. Mass D. Rate
____2. Which of the following parameters is appropriate in calculating a weight of a man?
A. Hours B. Length C. Mass D. Rate
____3. Which of the following is the most appropriate in determining the capacity of a swimming pool?
A. Angle B. Temperature C. Time D. Volume
____4. What is most likely the height of a flagpole?
A. 1 500 m B. 1 000 m C. 100 m D. 10 m
____5. What is likely to be the temperature on a very hot day in Tuguegarao?
A. 20°C B. 25°C C. 39°C D. 60°C
____6. Which of the following is the best preference for one inch?
A. Diameter of a one-peso coin C. Length of a twenty-peso bill
B. Distance of a floor to ceiling D. Thickness of baby’s fingernail
____7. Rohan wants to know how many inches his basketball is all the way round. Which is the most appropriate tool to
use?
A. Measuring tape B. Meter stick C. Ruler D. Yardstick
____8. At 9:45 A.M., Romeo left his house and went to the basketball court. Riding his motorcycle, it took him 10
minutes to get to the court. He promised his wife that they will eat lunch together. What time should he leave the
court so that he will be home by 12:00 P.M.?
A. 11:40 A.M. B. 11:45 A.M. C. 11:50 A.M. D. 11:55 A.M.
____9. The distance from Benj’s home to school is 850 meters. He had already walked about 700 meters. Estimate how
much of the distance he needs to walk.
A. 50 m B. 100 m C. 150 m D. 200 m
____10. Athena’s bag contains 5 books. Each book weighs 200 grams and the bag weighs 100 grams. How much does
the entire bag weigh?
A. 1 000 g B. 1 100 g C. 2 00 g D. 2 100 g

Reflection
After learning history of measurements and the different measure of quantities, it is now time for you to create a
graphic organizer which will help you remember words associated to the topic such as definition, basic units and measuring
tools. Supply and complete the diagram below. As much as possible, try not to look back on the previous pages. Good luck!

Length Mass Volume

Measurement
Measurement

Time Rate Temperature

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