Hi Jordan, You probably want to read up to chapter 3 (including the "Functions" chapter) in "How to Think Like a Computer Scientist":
http://www.greenteapress.com/thinkpython/html/index.html or some equivalent tutorial, so that you at least know what the terms in the problem statement means. In particular, you'll want a very concrete idea of what a _function_ is, because this assignment is all how to write and use functions. That's the core takeaway from the problem, so learn about functions. Are you using a particular book or material in your learning? If so, mention that. Maybe one of us here has also read the same book and can point out things for you to look at. Also are there particular terms in the problem statement that are confusing? If so, point them out, and one of us here on Tutor can probably help. Personally, I would actually treat this problem in at least two steps. You don't have to get your whole program perfect the first time. The first paragraph which says "Write a program module..." up to the description talking about CalculateInches(). But I would not initially follow any of the paragraph material after "... but you don't...". Get the two functions working first. Learn how to test and run those functions first. If you have questions on how to do so, ask. Ignore the advice about module level constants _until_ you've got the functions working ok. You'll be a better position to improve your solution to fit the final approach. Good luck to you! _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor