Course Offerings Mathematics - Students study accelerated and enriched units in mathematics. The primary focus is on problem solving and using mathematics as a tool for communication. Science - During the three years, the science courses focus upon various aspects of life science, earth science, and physical science. Specific topics are selected to reinforce mathematic concepts. Interdisciplinary mini-units and culminating activities accentuate the interlocking nature of the mathematics and science disciplines.
Students learn various techniques for gathering, processing, analyzing, and graphing data.
Students are offered the use of library materials, equipment, and staff consultation as they work with mentors from the local community, government agencies, and businesses. The computer courses focus on the use of the computers as a tool for problem solving in other subjects. Students learn to collect, manipulate, graph, and analyze data using the computer. They develop algorithms, write programs in various structured programming languages, and use commercial software to solve problems. Only in the Takoma Park Middle School Magnet Program can students in Grades 6-8 get three full years of daily computer science instruction.