A python challenge that allows discussion of interfaces and the way computers use mathematical modeling in a variety of circumstances. This gives the opportunity to decide which factors students think are most significant in predicting future lifespan, for example is it better to be a non-smoker or be aged over 95 years? The problem lends itself to a functional style as each of the factors can be modeled and tweaked independently. I have used the datetime library and included a quick example file of its use. The files with filenames ending py are python files and will need the .txt part removed and a dot inserted to make .py files. NB: The numbering system does not indicate difficulty or teaching order but is to help with my resource management.

Designing for Stalin’s Secret Police can be a tricky business, my students have had fun using logic.ly to try to solve this, its not easy but a number of my Year 11s managed it as did all the sixth form, Russian funeral music and a ticking clock add nicely to the tension. Obviously no solution provided to this one as breaching Stalin’s official secrets act has dire consequences. Enjoy Comrades NB: As usual the numbering system does not indicate difficulty or order of teaching but simply helps me keep track of resources.