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Python Object-Oriented Python Instant Objects Method Interactivity

Son-Hai Nguyen
Son-Hai Nguyen
2,481 Points
Posted by Son-Hai Nguyen
Son-Hai Nguyen
2,481 Points

I need help on this exercise.

I'm in the Object-Oriented python course and the exercise said I have to create a method which takes a "grade" argument along with a "self" one. And then if the grade is bigger than 50 then proceed another method above, if i's not, proceed something else below it. Here's what I got so far but it didnt work. Can somebody explain a bit more what's going on to me? Thanks a bunch!!!

first_class.py 
class Student:
    name = "Your Name"

    def praise(self):
        return "You inspire me, {}".format(self.name)

    def reassurance(self):
        return "Chin up, {}. You'll get it next time!".format(self.name)

    def feedback(grade, self):
        if grade > 50:
            praise(self)
        else:
            reassurance(self)

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points

You're getting close, but:

  • the "self" parameter should be the first one listed
  • the system implicitly includes "self" for you in a call, you don't need to pass it as an argument
  • when referencing internal methods, you need to prefix the method name with "self."
  • "feedback" needs to return the result of calling the other methods
Son-Hai Nguyen
Son-Hai Nguyen
2,481 Points
Son-Hai Nguyen
Son-Hai Nguyen
2,481 Points

Thank you Steven!!! I did it!!!