Pair design in undergraduate labs

  • Authors:
  • Sarah Matzko;Timothy Davis

  • Affiliations:
  • Clemson University, Clemson, SC;Clemson University, Clemson, SC

  • Venue:
  • Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
  • Year:
  • 2006

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Abstract

Pair programming is widely recognized as a successful method of improving student competence in computer science while lowering dependence on teaching staff. In this paper, we propose an approach based on pair programming, termed pair design, that reinforces program design and testing skills in addition to collaboration. We describe the approach and our results in applying it to freshmen and sophomore laboratory environments.