The effects of pair-programming on individual programming skill

Authors

Grant Braught, Science Dickinson CollegeFollow
L. Marlin Eby, Science Dickinson CollegeFollow
Tim Wahls, Science Dickinson CollegeFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

12-16-2008

Abstract

Previous studies have reported significant educational benefits from the use of pair-programming, in which two students program together at the same computer. Here, we report the results of a controlled study designed to measure the effects of pair-programming on the development of individual programming ability. Our findings indicate significant improvements in individual programming skill for students with lower SAT scores. Additionally, we found that all students are more likely to complete the course successfully when using pair-programming.

Comments

Braught, G., Eby, L. M., & Wahls, T. (2008). The effects of pair-programming on individual programming skill. ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, 40(1), 200–204. https://doi.org/10.1145/1352322.1352207

Recommended Citation

Braught, Grant; Eby, L. Marlin; and Wahls, Tim, "The effects of pair-programming on individual programming skill" (2008). Educator Scholarship & Departmental Newsletters. 66.
https://mosaic.messiah.edu/mps_ed/66