Automation index
How much of a Mathematician’s job can AI already do?
A symbolic calc and a bibliography come earlier. Seeing the pattern, and writing a proof that convinces, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
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Mathematician
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#108 / 623
View rankingMathematician
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Symbolic calc, examples and paper search.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 52% | +11.4 |
Draft proofs and exposés.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Find the argument and the counter-example.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 15% | +2.7 |
Lecture, teach and argue in seminar.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Peer-review and polish the writing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Choose the problem that is worth years.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 16% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Symbolic calc, examples and paper search
- Draft proofs and exposés
- Find the argument and the counter-example
- Lecture, teach and argue in seminar
- Peer-review and polish the writing
- Choose the problem that is worth years
- matematic
- mathematician
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 2120
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Driving instructor
27%
#173 / 623
View rankingDriving instructor
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 22% | +1.5 |
Assign and grade class work and homework.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Enforce policies and rules governing students.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 44% | 28% | +12.3 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- teach class
- mark students
- lesson plans
- teach
- road traffic laws
- mechanical components of vehicles
- curriculum objectives
- guarantee students' safety
- control the performance of the vehicle
- monitor developments in field of expertise
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-3021.00· ESCO/ISCO 5165