Mathematics Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Tuscaloosa City Schools
www.tusc.k12.al.us
GEOMETRY A
Instructor: Phone Number: Email:
Conference Times: Room Number: Credits: 1.0
Textbook:
Course Prerequisites:
Algebra I or Algebra IB
Course Number: 002604 Course Fee: None
Course Description:
Geometry A is designed for students who need to begin the study of geometry at a slower pace than the traditional Geometry
course. The course will cover the first half of the topics covered in the traditional Geometry course. These topics will include
the language and logic of Geometry, parallelism, congruent triangles, triangle inequalities, constructions, and quadrilaterals.
Students will then be required to take Geometry B in order to fulfill the Geometry requirement. Students who have passed
Geometry may not take this course for credit. This course fulfills the graduation requirement for one credit of Geometry for
the advanced academic or regular diploma.
Essential Functions:
Students must be able to:
1. Use formulas correctly.
2. Solve simple linear equations.
3. Evaluate an expression.
4. Raise a number to a power.
5. Round numbers to a given decimal place.
6. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide positive and negative numbers.
7. Memorize certain material (formulas, rules).
8. Pay attention to detail (accuracy in drawings, etc.).
9. Use geometric concepts to set up and solve algebraic equations.
10. Transfer concepts from figure to figure.
11. Retain information. (Concepts in geometry have a tendency to reappear in different contexts.)
Expectations:
Mathematics Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Tuscaloosa City Schools
www.tusc.k12.al.us
Grading:
The grading scale:
90 – 100 = A
80 – 89 = B
70 – 79 = C
60 – 69 = D
0 – 59 = F
Course Outline:
Additional Help/Instructor’s Message:
Students, I welcome opportunities to help you and I encourage you to make arrangements to see me if you are experiencing
difficulty with the course. Parents, please feel free to contact me at any time. My prep period is _______ period and you may
contact me through the school office at 759-__________, at home at _____________________, or via email at
______________________. The school’s homework web site is www._______________________. I look forward to
working with your child. Thank you for the opportunity to work with him/her. All requests for accommodations for this
course are welcomed.
Parents and students: Please sign below indicating that you have read the syllabus and understand the requirements for this
course.
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Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature Student’s Signature
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