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Synthesis Paper: A Trip to the National Museum

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November 4, 2009 at 10:29 pm

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The Paskorus Practice Rule

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Consult the session list in this post.

I will only allow you to use either session 1 or 3 (just pick one) for a Paskorus practice. However, take note of the following:

  • Seek the permission of a Social Science teacher before doing so.
  • You will still be expected to answer and submit the seat works during sessions 2 and 4.

I trust you guys to be responsible enough to do what you feel you must. Good luck!

Written by Martin Perez

November 4, 2009 at 10:27 pm

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Session and Reading List for November 9 to 18

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Written by Martin Perez

November 4, 2009 at 10:23 pm

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The Amazing Race Project Grades and Scores

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I am pleased to present your scores for The Amazing Race Project!

It was really exciting for me to see you guys build your races from scratch. I was in awe watching you combine your research, talent, and energy into a game you would put your own friends through. More importantly, it was deeply fulfilling to see you guys work. You’ve really impressed me. And as I’ve said this morning, if ever I set any expectations, you guys easily surpassed it.

Nonetheless, I will have to give credit where credit is due. I have quietly observed you every step of the way and it is very clear to me that the teams who worked together best delivered the best output in the end. That is what I would like to reward.

Use the following legend to interpret your scores:

  • PT: Primary task
  • ST: Secondary task
  • CF: Coordination function (average of peer evaluation scores)
  • AC: Additional concern

These four points were introduced at the very beginning of the project. Check out this post to remind yourself of what I have been looking at since the beginning.

AmRace2012Champa

AmRace2012Dahlia

AmRace2012Rosal

AmRace2012Sampa

I also remember the additional reward I promised — the class who earns the most points from placing at least 3rd in races will receive a free step up in their marks. I will grant that reward to the winning section after I see the outputs of the Documenters. Their wiki page should also list the winners in their races.

Until then!

Written by Martin Perez

November 4, 2009 at 10:20 pm

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Final announcements for The Amazing Race

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We will draw lots at 7am tomorrow.

Project directors (or a class representative), please see me at the Faculty Room. Here are the slots for the races. Please note that they include setup time.

  • Race #1 – 12:00 to 1:30
  • Race #2 – 1:30 to 3:00
  • Race #3 – 3:00 to 4:30
  • Race #4 – 4:30 to 6:00

Classes must identify their top three teams by the end of their time slot. (The earlier the better.) Once we have that, the next class can begin their race.

Ground teams, clean up your venue right after the last team is done with your challenge.

You can setup your venues in advance. Technicians, be aware that your venues will definitely conflict with those of other races and even the SA’s Ultimate Challenge. (You are now exempted from that.) It is part of your job to sort things out and make sure that your race still flows as smoothly as possible.

If you need to do some final cuts and edits with your race in order to fit the time and logistical constraints, do so now.

Documenters — secure your list of participants from SignUp Genius and ensure that they are at your starting line when your race is supposed to begin.

All those ‘not busy’ during Race Day, think twice. There will be many things happening tomorrow that the class may have not foreseen. All hands on deck, guys. Get ready to get your hands dirty.

We are pushing through with this tomorrow because I trust you all. Do your best, and surpise me. Good luck and may the Force be with you all.

Written by Martin Perez

November 2, 2009 at 7:41 pm

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Amazing Race sign-ups now ONLINE!

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Due to the cancellation of classes, the sign-up forms for The Amazing Race project by my SS2 classes are now online. Click on the race you want to join below to proceed to the sign-up form:

Written by Martin Perez

October 30, 2009 at 7:16 am

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Sign-ups for The Amazing Race tomorrow UB!

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To all Batch 2012 students –

On the afternoon of November 3, Champaca, Dahlia, Rosal and Sampaguita will be hosting The Amazing Race Asia, a series of four races throughout the Asian continent following the format and spirit of the hit TV show! They have cooked up an awesome mix of games, challenges, and trials that will kick off Intrams Week for the 2nd year in a really unique way!

The sign-up sheets for The Amazing Race project will be posted outside the ASTB Humanities Faculty room during the universal break. First come, first served! Here’s a preview of the form and the number of slots available:

Written by Martin Perez

October 29, 2009 at 7:43 pm

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Post-Amazing Race requirements on Nov 3

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I’ll be talking about them in the last meeting this week but I’ll post them here on the evening of November 3. More enlightened users can have a peek at my Slideshare.

Written by Martin Perez

October 28, 2009 at 8:27 pm

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Blank Map of Asia

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For whatever purpose this may serve –

asiablank

Written by Martin Perez

October 28, 2009 at 8:10 pm

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First Semester Final Grades

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Now presenting the final grades for the First Semester. These include the scores from the supplementary essays (averaged with the Long Quiz score) and all the Quiz Credits (reward to the semi-finalists in the Quiz Tournament) that made a difference in the final grade.

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Written by Martin Perez

October 26, 2009 at 8:50 pm

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