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How to Build a Gradebook with Python Dictionaries and Sets
Create a gradebook dictionary from student names and grades, find top students with a set comprehension, and add extra credit with a dict comprehension.
def build_gradebook(students, grades):
"""Create a dictionary mapping student names to their grades."""
return dict(zip(students, grades))
def find_top_students(gradebook, passing_grade=60):
"""Return a set of students with grades at or above the passing grade."""
return {name for name, grade in grad…How to Calculate Weighted Grades and Generate Mock Notes in Python
Compute a weighted physics grade from exam and homework scores, then generate a performance-based mock note with percentage and feedback.
def get_physics_grade(exam_score, homework_score):
"""Calculate final grade from exam and homework scores."""
exam_weight = 0.7
homework_weight = 0.3
return (exam_score * exam_weight) + (homework_score * homework_weight)
def mock_note(correct_score, max_score, student_name):
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