Observations were analyzed across six categories to assess student behavior during pair programming. Female pairs consistently followed their assigned roles better than male pairs, particularly in tasks offering creative freedom. Significant differences were observed in how compliance varied, particularly during tasks with more open-ended requirements. Collaboration among same-sex pairs was generally effective, with some tasks highlighting differences in team dynamics based on gender. These findings suggest that socially influenced behavior impacts how students engage and fulfill their roles within pair programming activities.
In terms of how well the pairs followed their assigned roles, we observe marginal differences between both same-sex pairs, with the all-female pair following them slightly more in each task. However, we notice a significant difference in the fifth task, where the all-male pairs followed their roles considerably less than the all-female pairs. This may be due to the subject of the fifth task, where the students were given creative freedom to implement their own ideas.
Collaboration is essential for successful teamwork. Both same-sex pairs consistently collaborated very well, with slight variations observed in task performance based on gender dynamics. This suggests that while all-female pairs may excel in collaborative settings, specific tasks influence male pairs' adherence to roles.
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