Hello! Could you let me know what algorithms have you sought to try or test? If NOT yet, we can begin with linear regression or using set of linear classifiers, then can look at neural networks for non-linear hypothesis functions to do the predictive modelling, and so on.
You have options like MATLAB, Octave for school assignments as you said. You can do them easily on Windows or Ubuntu.
Then, there are others like Python based TensorFlow, scikit-learn an so on.
DATA: This is also the main thing. If there is no work regarding feature extraction, feature learning, THEN, that can also be another step to be added.
Anyways, please message me with more details, or alternatively attach them here for everyone to learn and BID appropriately. I've BID 4 days based on the things I've mentioned above that can be done with your data on a fundamental level. If you need anything specific etc, then you need to either add details or chat and explain.
Thanks!!