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This is an introduction to my Instructional Design project on Proportions and Similar Figures. This project is being designed due to the need of greater understanding of geometry for the PSSA exam.

**System Overview:**
 * Department:** Middle School Mathematics
 * Date:** 2009/2010 school year
 * Training Analyst:** Ryan Herb, 8th grade Mathematics teacher
 * Supervisors:** School Administrators
 * Summary of Activities:** The students will use the Geometer’s Sketchpad to demonstrate their understanding of similar figures. They will also complete a shadows and mirror activity that will provide the teacher with evidence of being able to use proportions in an actual setting.
 * Inputs:**
 * People:** Ryan Herb, 8th grade Mathematics teacher
 * Main Material Used:** Smartboard, Labtops
 * Main Technologies Used:** Power Point Presentations, Geometer’s Sketchpad
 * Important Time Factors:** Training needs to be completed in the desired time so that new curriculum may be taught.
 * Process:** Students will be trained on how to use Geometer’s Sketchpad to demonstrate their understanding of similar figures.
 * Output:** Students will achieve proficiency on the Geometry section of the PSSA.
 * Problems:** There needs to be sunny days to have the students go outside to do the shadows activity. Also, any absences will affect the students’ ability to participate in the activities.
 * Background of the Proposed Learner:** All students in the Pre-Algebra class should have a basic understanding of rates, ratios, and proportions from their 7th grade math class.
 * Anticipated Number of Learners:** 38