Best math hs is Blair? What’s second-best?

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Blair magnet pulls kids from 16 HS cluster. Poolesville overs the other 9.

PHS has 50 kids per grade in their STEM magnet, whereas Blair has 100 kids per grade. The size is proportional to their intake.

Is the smaller size a positive or a negative? Poolesville doesn’t have the magnet STEM classes that Blair has, right?

Both have well-regarded STEM magnets which are roughly equivalent. The county is divided geographically, so you are only eligible for whichever one your local High School cluster is assigned to, as described above.

The county could open 2 more STEM magnets and likely save money by reducing transportation costs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD really enjoys math and is good at it. She takes outside math classes and her interest is really growing. My understanding is that Blair magnet is the best STEM program but it’s pretty hard to get into. What’s the next-best school option in terms of advanced math and strong math-loving peer group, ideally with plenty of girls in the mix?

Also, she’s not especially interested in science, so is that a problem as far as going to Blair, if she’s lucky enough to get in? She likes challenging classes generally and is a good student, but science isn’t particularly her thing. She prefers English classes to science classes, for instance.

Blair is so much better than the regular schools there really is no comparison. The rest offer more or less the same stuff so I'd say they're all tied for 2nd.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:DD really enjoys math and is good at it. She takes outside math classes and her interest is really growing. My understanding is that Blair magnet is the best STEM program but it’s pretty hard to get into. What’s the next-best school option in terms of advanced math and strong math-loving peer group, ideally with plenty of girls in the mix?

Also, she’s not especially interested in science, so is that a problem as far as going to Blair, if she’s lucky enough to get in? She likes challenging classes generally and is a good student, but science isn’t particularly her thing. She prefers English classes to science classes, for instance.

Blair is so much better than the regular schools there really is no comparison. The rest offer more or less the same stuff so I'd say they're all tied for 2nd.

1. Blair and Poolesville (tie)
2. IB schools
3. All the rest

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Anonymous wrote:DD really enjoys math and is good at it. She takes outside math classes and her interest is really growing. My understanding is that Blair magnet is the best STEM program but it’s pretty hard to get into. What’s the next-best school option in terms of advanced math and strong math-loving peer group, ideally with plenty of girls in the mix?

Also, she’s not especially interested in science, so is that a problem as far as going to Blair, if she’s lucky enough to get in? She likes challenging classes generally and is a good student, but science isn’t particularly her thing. She prefers English classes to science classes, for instance.

Most of the classes offered at Blair especially those for 11th and 12th graders are available at most every MCPS HS. It turns out that any MCPS HS can field at least one or more high-performing cohorts for advanced math classes.

Maybe in the course name only !

For example

Applied Statistics (Magnet)
Grade Level: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: Attainment of the outcomes of Magnet Analysis 1, AP Calculus BC, or teacher recommentation.
0.5 credit per semester

MCPS's other stats such as AP Stats
prerequisite Algebra 2

You can't equate MCPS's Calculus BC with Analysis at MBHS/PHS

Magnet 11/12 math electives are true college courses --- for example, Magnet Analysis II (aka Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations) can earn credit directly at UMD at College Park.

However, Blair offers AP Statistics too. Applied Statistics is a different class. Comparable subjects include ones like Linear Algebra or Discrete Math.

That AP Stats is not a magnet elective --- it is just like most other MCPS high school course. Blair is not a magnet school but has a magnet program. Majority of Blair students are not magnets.

"However, juniors and seniors enrolled in other Montgomery County high schools who meet the prerequisites and can provide their own transportation are eligible for magnet electives that are not offered at their home school."

https://mbhs.edu/departments/magnet/apply.php

Yes and my original point was many of the magnet electives are available as regular classes at other high-schools.

Those classes are available at other MCPS HS but they are not magnet level.
Big difference.

[Anonymous]

Blair allows non-magnet kids to take magnet math classes after they’ve completed Calc BC. It’s worked great for DS who is very much a math kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD really enjoys math and is good at it. She takes outside math classes and her interest is really growing. My understanding is that Blair magnet is the best STEM program but it’s pretty hard to get into. What’s the next-best school option in terms of advanced math and strong math-loving peer group, ideally with plenty of girls in the mix?

Also, she’s not especially interested in science, so is that a problem as far as going to Blair, if she’s lucky enough to get in? She likes challenging classes generally and is a good student, but science isn’t particularly her thing. She prefers English classes to science classes, for instance.

Blair is so much better than the regular schools there really is no comparison. The rest offer more or less the same stuff so I'd say they're all tied for 2nd.

1. Blair and Poolesville (tie)
2. IB schools
3. All the rest

Would agree, but mostly forget about PHS since it may as well be in another state.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD really enjoys math and is good at it. She takes outside math classes and her interest is really growing. My understanding is that Blair magnet is the best STEM program but it’s pretty hard to get into. What’s the next-best school option in terms of advanced math and strong math-loving peer group, ideally with plenty of girls in the mix?

Also, she’s not especially interested in science, so is that a problem as far as going to Blair, if she’s lucky enough to get in? She likes challenging classes generally and is a good student, but science isn’t particularly her thing. She prefers English classes to science classes, for instance.

If not Blair, maybe she can go to a school which has a lot of the math-obsessed groups. I can't be racist here

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:DD really enjoys math and is good at it. She takes outside math classes and her interest is really growing. My understanding is that Blair magnet is the best STEM program but it’s pretty hard to get into. What’s the next-best school option in terms of advanced math and strong math-loving peer group, ideally with plenty of girls in the mix?

Also, she’s not especially interested in science, so is that a problem as far as going to Blair, if she’s lucky enough to get in? She likes challenging classes generally and is a good student, but science isn’t particularly her thing. She prefers English classes to science classes, for instance.

If not Blair, maybe she can go to a school which has a lot of the math-obsessed groups. I can't be racist here

eastern european families?

[Anonymous]

You might find this presentation on the Blair magnet program helpful. The discussion of math courses starts about 4:25.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z7tIVLmhbXM

Here is a description of the magnet math classes from the Blair website, although it may be less current.
https://mbhs.edu/departments/magnet/courses_math.php

The following terminology may be helpful:
Analysis 1 - Calculus B/C+
Analysis 2 - Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations
Complex Analysis - Advanced Calculus with complex numbers

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:DD really enjoys math and is good at it. She takes outside math classes and her interest is really growing. My understanding is that Blair magnet is the best STEM program but it’s pretty hard to get into. What’s the next-best school option in terms of advanced math and strong math-loving peer group, ideally with plenty of girls in the mix?

Also, she’s not especially interested in science, so is that a problem as far as going to Blair, if she’s lucky enough to get in? She likes challenging classes generally and is a good student, but science isn’t particularly her thing. She prefers English classes to science classes, for instance.

If not Blair, maybe she can go to a school which has a lot of the math-obsessed groups. I can't be racist here

eastern european families?

It is called the Russian School of Math.

[Anonymous]

OP still hasn't said where she lives. None of this matters if we don't know. I also don't agree that all the IB schools have better stem programs than non-IB. You really have to look at courses offered at each individual school to see which has the best stem offerings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:DD really enjoys math and is good at it. She takes outside math classes and her interest is really growing. My understanding is that Blair magnet is the best STEM program but it’s pretty hard to get into. What’s the next-best school option in terms of advanced math and strong math-loving peer group, ideally with plenty of girls in the mix?

Also, she’s not especially interested in science, so is that a problem as far as going to Blair, if she’s lucky enough to get in? She likes challenging classes generally and is a good student, but science isn’t particularly her thing. She prefers English classes to science classes, for instance.

Most of the classes offered at Blair especially those for 11th and 12th graders are available at most every MCPS HS. It turns out that any MCPS HS can field at least one or more high-performing cohorts for advanced math classes.

Maybe in the course name only !

For example

Applied Statistics (Magnet)
Grade Level: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: Attainment of the outcomes of Magnet Analysis 1, AP Calculus BC, or teacher recommentation.
0.5 credit per semester

MCPS's other stats such as AP Stats
prerequisite Algebra 2

You can't equate MCPS's Calculus BC with Analysis at MBHS/PHS

Magnet 11/12 math electives are true college courses --- for example, Magnet Analysis II (aka Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations) can earn credit directly at UMD at College Park.

I took MV Calc with Differential Equations at Churchill in the early 00’s. This was after AP Stats and BC Calc. I have to imagine that there are even more advanced options there now, no?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD really enjoys math and is good at it. She takes outside math classes and her interest is really growing. My understanding is that Blair magnet is the best STEM program but it’s pretty hard to get into. What’s the next-best school option in terms of advanced math and strong math-loving peer group, ideally with plenty of girls in the mix?

Also, she’s not especially interested in science, so is that a problem as far as going to Blair, if she’s lucky enough to get in? She likes challenging classes generally and is a good student, but science isn’t particularly her thing. She prefers English classes to science classes, for instance.

Most of the classes offered at Blair especially those for 11th and 12th graders are available at most every MCPS HS. It turns out that any MCPS HS can field at least one or more high-performing cohorts for advanced math classes.

Maybe in the course name only !

For example

Applied Statistics (Magnet)
Grade Level: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: Attainment of the outcomes of Magnet Analysis 1, AP Calculus BC, or teacher recommentation.
0.5 credit per semester

MCPS's other stats such as AP Stats
prerequisite Algebra 2

You can't equate MCPS's Calculus BC with Analysis at MBHS/PHS

Magnet 11/12 math electives are true college courses --- for example, Magnet Analysis II (aka Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations) can earn credit directly at UMD at College Park.

I took MV Calc with Differential Equations at Churchill in the early 00’s. This was after AP Stats and BC Calc. I have to imagine that there are even more advanced options there now, no?

Oh yes of course! The W have the very best of everything! Kidding aside yes these are offered at most every school.