Tesfaw, Bimerew Kerie https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6862-8329
Ayele, Mulugeta Atnafu https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4271-2108
Ahmed, Adem Mohammed https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2086-8475
Article History
Received: 3 September 2025
Accepted: 12 March 2026
First Online: 29 March 2026
Declarations
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: An authorized letter from the Department of Mathematics (Reference No. Math/38/2015) at the College of Science, Bahir Dar University, was received on March 22, 2015 E.C., confirming ethical approval for the study. This study was conducted in full accordance with the ethical standards and guidelines of the Science Graduate Research and Community Service Ethical Review Board, which granted clearance on January 10, 2025, under Reference No. PRCSVD/394/2025. This study has undergone a thorough review process to ensure the following: (1) Informed Consent: All participants involved in this research have been fully informed about the purpose, procedures, potential risks, and benefits of the study. Written informed consent has been obtained from all participants. (2) Confidentiality: The confidentiality of all participants has been maintained. Personal data will be stored securely and will only be accessible to authorized personnel. Identifiable information will not be disclosed in any reports or publications resulting from this research. (3) Minimization of Harm: The research has been designed to minimize any potential physical, psychological, or emotional harm to participants. Any adverse effects have been addressed and mitigated to the best of our ability. (4) Voluntary Participation: Participation in this study is entirely voluntary, and participants have the right to withdraw at any time without any negative consequences. (5) Approval from Ethical Review Board: The principal investigator ensured that all procedures complied with institutional ethical standards and the requirements of the Ethical Review Board.
: Not applicable.
: We have obtained informed consents from all participants that confirmed their willingness and agreement to participate in the study. This study also considered confidentiality, students’ parent or guardian consent and students’ verbal/written consent, avoidance of imposition, responsive communication, and classroom observation protocol as ethical issues to facilitate the study process.
: The authors declare no competing interests.