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2017 Mini Version - MISTERIO EN MADRID Spanish 2 learners have the option to participate in a special shortened version of the Misterio en Madrid in lieu of a traditional final exam. To be eligible, the learner must have a passing grade for Semester 2 (at a minimum of a D, but preferably higher). No student without at least a C for Semester 2 may progress past Paso 1. The Mystery is an extensive group-based performance assessment that requires about three weeks to complete. Each learner must be present and actively participating in helping the group solve the Mystery in order to receive the points earned by the group. Any points lost for refusing to participate (including but not limited to truancy, wasting time, working on something other than the Mystery, randomly surfing the Internet, sleeping, etc.) cannot be made up. The instructor is the final judge of whether or not you are actively participating. The shortened version of the Mystery is comprised of 3 pasos, or steps. The first 2 pasos are worth 100 points each, and the final paso worth 150 points, for a total of 350 points. In addition, each group may submit a Wanted Poster as extra credit worth 25 points for the group. The points will only be awarded if your poster depicts the correct criminal for your group. The Mystery contains both online and traditional components. All the information needed to solve the mystery can be found by following the links in given to you by the instructor. You may use other sites on the Internet to look for information, but this is somewhat dangerous and potentially misleading. Just as in any research, consider the source of your information before you trust it. You are expected to work hard and participate actively in helping the other members of your group. The Mystery will reward you with both learning new material and using your existing skills. Although the puzzles may at times stump you, be assured that learners have solved them successfully for over a decade, so there is no need to cheat. Use the resources available to you (your notes, textbooks, paper dictionaries and reference books, your group members, websites, and your common sense and ingenuity) and remember that sometimes you have to mull things over for awhile before you think of the right approach. If you hit a brick wall, step back, re-evaluate, and discuss the problem with your group. Often the person who has the right strategy to solve a puzzle is the person you least expect. At all times, teamwork is the key to success. On the final paso, signing your name to the final solution sheet means that you are accepting the points that the group earns based on the name of the criminal and the three pieces of evidence that your group has found. There will be no second chance to submit this information. Therefore, do not sign your name unless you believe that you have thoroughly exhausted all the possibilities and accurately researched the information comprising the alibis. If in doubt, do not sign, keep working!
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Students are expected, as always, to abide by school and classroom guidelines. Cheating will not be tolerated. You must do your own work, using only the sanctioned resources. The following activities will be considered cheating:
Any learner who cheats on the Final Exam will be subject to discipline and loss of credit. Do not put yourself in this position. You will put yourself at risk of failing the exam. There will be no “warnings” or second chances. Remember that anything you do using your school account is traceable. Honesty and a strong work ethic are important character traits that are an integral part of being successful as a learner. Do work that you can be proud of. Successfully completing the Misterio is a proud tradition in Señora McPeak’s Spanish classes. Be part of that exciting legacy! Please refer to the attachment on this page for that Contract that you and your parents will be expected to sign prior to the beginning of the Mystery. ¡Buena suerte!
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