Effect of 3d-Animation Illustration on Interest in Geometry Concept among Upper Basic Students in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria

This study investigated the effects of 3D animation illustration on interest in geometry concept among upper basic in FCT. The effect of gender on the use of 3D animation illustration was also investigated. The study adopted a quasi- experimental pre-test, post-test control group design. The population of the study comprised of all the upper basic two (JSS 2) mathematics students, during the 2023/2024 academic session in Abuja. The sample of the study consist of 120 (Male 56 and Female 64) upper basic two (JSS 2) students selected from the target population using multi-stage sampling technique. The experimental group were taught geometry using 3D Animation Illustration (DAI) while the control group were taught using Conventional Teaching Method (CTM). Data were collected using Geometry Students Interest Inventory Scale (GSIIS). The instrument was validated by experts, and its reliability was assessed using Cronbach alpha, yielding a reliability index of 0.938. The data was analysed using mean rank to answer the research questions and Mann Whitney to test the hypotheses. The result from the analysis shows that there was significant differences in the mean rank of interest rating of students taught geometry using 3D animation illustration (DAI) and those taught with Conventional Teaching Methods (CTM) This study concluded based on the findings that the use of 3D animation illustration was effective for teaching geometry in mathematics for upper basic students. The study recommended among others that Government should provide training and professional development for teachers to effectively use 3D animation in their classrooms. Keywords: 3D animation, geometry concept, interest in learning, educational technology, visual and interactive learning.