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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][list]Recently someone said the STEM magnet at Blair is focused on equations and individual work, while the Engineering program at Wheaton is more hands on, group work, and using math in action. My kids loves math and engineering, and is most interested in hands on projects and problem solving. Any insight from someone in the Magnet at Blair? Is it really just nose to the board equation solving? We are planning to go to the open house, but was hoping to hear feedback here as well. Thank you![/quote]
They are 2 different programs. 
If your kid is more into Engineering, choose Wheaton.
If he is more into Computer Science,  choose Blair [/quote]

[b]This is a deep misunderstanding. [/b]Blair SMCS has specialized lab-intensive classes in Science, Math, and Computer Science. Students choose where to focus.

Both programs have plenty of "hands on" options, but Blair SMCS *in addition* leans more toward intensive academics for MIT style students.

And for the ignorant Functions PP, Blair SMCS versions of courses assume students know the basics or can pick it up quickly in a day instead of a week per basic topic,  and spend their time on deeper/harder/broader topics that are nominally on the same course subject. [/quote]
PP you quoted. What's the deep misunderstanding?[/quote]

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