International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME)

Proceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education · Volume 1

Llama Lima– a Living Meta-analysis on the Effects of Generative Ai on Learning Mathematics

Anselm Strohmaier, Samira Bödefeld, Frank Reinhold

University of Education Freiburg

49th Annual Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, PME 2026Helsinki27 July 2026 - 1 August 2026pp. 1427–1434ISSN 2790-36482026Scopus conference code 336559
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Abstract

The capabilities of generative AI in mathematics education are rapidly evolving, posing significant challenges for research to keep pace. Research syntheses remain scarce and risk being outdated by the time of publication. To address this issue, we present a Living Meta-Analysis (LIMA) on the effects of generative AI–based interventions for learning mathematics. Following PRISMA-LSR guidelines, we continuously update the literature base, apply a Bayesian multilevel meta-regression model to account for cumulative data, and publish updated versions on a preprint server at regular intervals. This paper reports results from the first version, including 14 studies. The analyses indicate a small positive effect (g = 0.28) with a wide credible interval [0.01, 0.59], reflecting the still limited evidence base.

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Generative AIMeta-AnalysisIntervention

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Strohmaier, A., Bödefeld, S., & Reinhold, F. (2026). Llama Lima– a Living Meta-analysis on the Effects of Generative Ai on Learning Mathematics. In Krzywacki H., Hähkiöniemi M., Haataja E., Hannula M.S., Hästö P. (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Volume 1 (pp. 1427–1434). Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME). ISSN 2790-3648.
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