The field of large language models (LLMs) is advancing rapidly, with a focus on improving reasoning capabilities. Researchers are exploring various approaches, including test-time scaling methods, reinforcement learning, and multimodal learning. These methods aim to enhance the models' ability to generate coherent and accurate responses, particularly in complex reasoning tasks. Notable advancements include the development of frameworks that incorporate self-reflection, backtracking, and exploration, allowing models to internalize structured search behavior and improve their reasoning capabilities. Additionally, techniques such as data diversification, adaptive strategies, and modular thinking are being investigated to further enhance LLM performance. Overall, the field is moving towards more robust and generalizable reasoning models. Noteworthy papers include APO, which proposes Asymmetric Policy Optimization to address issues in reinforcement learning, and ASTRO, which introduces a framework for teaching language models to reason like search algorithms. MOTIF is also notable for its modular thinking approach via reinforcement fine-tuning, allowing models to think beyond the limit of context size.
Advancements in Large Language Model Reasoning
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Representation Consistency for Accurate and Coherent LLM Answer Aggregation
APO: Enhancing Reasoning Ability of MLLMs via Asymmetric Policy Optimization
EFRame: Deeper Reasoning via Exploration-Filtering-Replay Reinforcement Learning Framework
Infinite Sampling: Efficient and Stable Grouped RL Training for Large Language Models
Fragile, Robust, and Antifragile: A Perspective from Parameter Responses in Reinforcement Learning Under Stress
Format-Adapter: Improving Reasoning Capability of LLMs by Adapting Suitable Format
Advancing Multi-Step Mathematical Reasoning in Large Language Models through Multi-Layered Self-Reflection with Auto-Prompting
Two-Stage Reasoning-Infused Learning: Improving Classification with LLM-Generated Reasoning
ASTRO: Teaching Language Models to Reason by Reflecting and Backtracking In-Context
Mixture of Reasonings: Teach Large Language Models to Reason with Adaptive Strategies
A Test-Function Approach to Incremental Stability
Self-Guided Process Reward Optimization with Masked Step Advantage for Process Reinforcement Learning
Data Diversification Methods In Alignment Enhance Math Performance In LLMs
Multimodal Mathematical Reasoning with Diverse Solving Perspective
ExPO: Unlocking Hard Reasoning with Self-Explanation-Guided Reinforcement Learning
StepHint: Multi-level Stepwise Hints Enhance Reinforcement Learning to Reason
MOTIF: Modular Thinking via Reinforcement Fine-tuning in LLMs