Python Evidence - Session 2 - Maths

 Using Python Basics - Level 1 
 Chapters 1 & 2

Lesson Objectives
 - use maths operators successfully in Python

Starter

Read the Maths section on pg 19 and 20

Main
Python is great for maths tasks, today you will investigate some of it's powerful tools.

Red Task
Explain the difference in outputs between / (divide normal) and // (divide integer)?

~~~Evidence~~~

1. Write a short program that makes use of both  / and //  

- print it , stick it in your book and write a note to explain the difference

Orange Task

Combining text and maths - copy the code on pg 21

~~~Evidence~~~ to edit

1. Write a short prgram of your own that uses  %modulus  

- print it , stick it in your book and write a note to explain it's purpose

Green Task
Add two new posts to your blog showing what you have covered in the last two sessions

Blog Posts (to finish for hwk)
Add the following notes/code snippets to your  blog
- understanding how to change the layout of text on screen \n, \t, \\, \" 
 - using maths operators successfully in Python -, *, +, /, //, %

Video Clip - http://youtu.be/BvgPM9-krOY

Plenary

Further reading - http://learnpythonthehardway.org/book/ex3.html