Google DeepMind Reports AI Education Trial Results in Sierra Leone

Google DeepMind

Jun 13, 2026

Google DeepMind published results from an eight-week randomized controlled trial in Sierra Leone involving 1,763 students. The study found that Gemini’s Guided Learning feature shifted student behaviour, with queries about problem-solving methods rising from 68% to 90%. By using scaffolding questions instead of direct answers, the AI helped students achieve math score gains of 0.258 standard deviations.

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In Sierra Leone, a surging student population is outpacing available teachers. Our latest research explores how AI can act as a partner to support educators in these environments – amplifying their reach without replacing their essential expertise and skills. 🧵 https://t.co/8OUO9GamSF

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