Title: In Support of Pair Programming in the Introductory Computer Science Course
Abstract: A formal pair programming experiment was run at North Carolina to empirically assess the educational efficacy of the technique in a CS1 course. Results indicate that students who practice pair programming perform better on programming projects and are more likely to succeed by completing the class with a C or better. Student pairs are more self-sufficient which reduces their reliance on the teaching staff. Qualitatively, paired students demonstrate higher order thinking skills than students who work alone. These results are supportive of pair programming as a collaborative learning technique.
Publication Year: 2002
Publication Date: 2002-09-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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