On understanding compatibility of student pair programmers

• DOI: 10.1145/1028174.971307
• Publication Date: 2005-01-26T16:49:14Z
• Authors: Neha Katira; Laurie Williams; Eric Wiebe; Carol Miller; Suzanne Balik; Ed Gehringer
• Keywords: Graduate students

In recent years, educators have increasingly used pair programming in their computer science courses. Pair has been shown to be beneficial for both the teaching staff and students Occasionally, though, are not compatible with partners. An extensive study was done at North Carolina State University provide guidance on forming student pairs improve chances that will a productive work relationship. We examined compatibility among freshman, advanced undergraduate, graduate students. found students' perception of partner's skill level significant influence compatibility. Graduate well partners similar actual level. Freshmen seem better different Myers Briggs personality type. Students' self-esteem does appear major contributor