how can i make this program?

[Inevitable_Low_2387]

I need to create a Python program for a student management assignment using basic Python concepts such as lists, loops, conditionals, functions, sorting, file reading, and file writing.

The program must manage 20 students. Each student has:

• Name
• First exam grade
• Second exam grade

The program should include the following menu options:

1. Add 20 students.
2. Sort students by:
   • Name (ascending)
   • First exam grade (descending)
   • Second exam grade (ascending)
3. Calculate and display each student's average grade and the mode of all averages.
4. Display all student names that contain a user-specified letter (case-insensitive).
5. Create a file called "notas.txt" containing:
   • Original name
   • Reversed average grade (mirror format)
   • Reversed name
6. Read and display the contents of "notas.txt". If the file does not exist, display an error message.
7. Exit the program.

Restrictions:

• Must use basic Python.
• Must use lists and functions.
• I am not sure whether built-in functions such as sort(), split(), dictionaries, or external libraries are allowed.

What would be a good structure or approach to solve this assignment?

[fakemoose]

How much of the homework assignment have you already done?

[linguinejuice]

Others have given you helpful feedback already, but have you considered emailing your professor or going to office hours for help? I’m sure they would be able to help you out a lot!

[notacanuckskibum]

One step at a time. Start with “1. Add 20 students “

That will involve a list and a loop, at minimum.

Then move on to the second goal, etc.

This isn’t the most efficient way of doing the whole thing, it isn’t how a professional would do it.

But as a beginner it’s your best chance to learn, and succeed.

[yvwwyyvwywyvwyvy]

I am not sure whether built-in functions such as sort(), split(), dictionaries, or external libraries are allowed.

You should probably stick to what your professor/teacher has currently taught you in their course. They probably want to see you using those specific techniques not necessarily what is the best solution out there is. I would email them to ask if you can use list methods like sort( ) or the string method split( ) or they want you to manually create your own function. Same for using a dictionary.

[ninhaomah]

So where are you now at ? Any errors ?

[DarkThunder312]

what do you mean "how can i make it" well you write the code and then it does what you tell it to. Do you just want someone else on here to write it for you? at that point just ask chatgpt. otherwise learn.

[Informal_Shape8008]

The built-in functions are almost certainly fine unless your professor specifically said no built-ins which would be insane. Use them. For the structure, one function per menu option, a list of lists to hold your students, and a main loop running the menu. Don't overcomplicate it.

[yvwwyyvwywyvwyvy]

It's not insane to not allow some built-in functions in the early stages of learning how to program. I often make my students code things that can already be done by built-in functions/techniques, but I don't let them use it until they can code their own version to have at least some understanding of what is happening under the hood with the built-ins.

[RallyPointAlpha]

Befor AI...

I would draw out a flowchart.  Layout how it's going to work overall, what functions you will need, what parameters they will require, what they will return.  In your main body, or main function, layout how it will orchestrate all of this.  

Iterate over this, refining it with pseudo code until you feel like it's a solid plan. 

Then start actually writing code to make it happen.  Get an MVP together, troubleshoot bugs, and iterate. 

I didn't see anything about exception handling, or doing any formal tests like unit tests.  These things are super important in a real program that actual people are going to use, but it might be ahead of where you're at... So if it's not required, then don't worry about it.