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The use of technology in schools is a strategic move to help students, especially in primary school better understand basic math concepts. In Malaysia, the rapid growth of educational technology has opened up new ways to deal with the problems of teaching and learning geometry, which is often seen as an abstract and hard subject. This article examines literature on technology integration, emphasizing the impact of three-dimensional (3D) printing on the improvement of geometry education. 3D printing helps students see abstract ideas like shape, measurement, volume, and spatial relationships. It also gives them real-world, hands-on learning opportunities. The study shows that 3D printing is a good way to make abstract ideas more concrete by using hands-on and fun methods. Additionally, this conceptual paper emphasizes the potential of integrating 3D printing with Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to enhance student engagement and improve proficiency in geometry. These results indicate that 3D printing serves as both an effective pedagogical instrument and a revolutionary technology for enhancing mathematics education.
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