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Language communication skill. 
It refers to the use of language as a tool of oral 
and written communication, representation, interpretation and comprehension of 
reality; of knowledge communication and organization of thoughts, emotions and 
behavior. This skill is present in the capacity of coexisting, peaceful conflict 
resolution among the school community. The development of a language 
communication skill is associated to the knowledge of a foreign language. 
b)
Mathematical skill.
It refers to the knowledge and use of numbers, basic 
operations, symbols and mathematical reasoning; problem solving arising from 
daily situations and decision making. The student can incorporate the 
mathematical knowledge with other types of knowledge in order to improve the 
answer to daily situations issues. 
c)
Knowledge and interaction with the real world skills.
It represents the 
development and use of the personal scientific and technical thinking in order to 
assess the information received and to be able to make the decision by oneself. It 
also represents the use of values and ethic criteria that are associated to science 
and the technological development (natural resources, environment, rational and 
responsible consumption, etc.). 
d)
Information Access and digital skills. 
It means that a person must be efficient, 
responsible, critical and thoughtful when choosing, and using information 

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sources, as well as, dealing with technological tools. It also means that a person 
must develop a critical attitude and be able to assess the quality of the available 
information. 
e)
Social and citizenship skills. 
These skills enable students to understand the social 
reality in which they are involved and to face the coexistence and conflicts. 
Students also must use their ethical judgment in order to contribute to the well 
being of the society. Thus, a road to peace and democracy would become much 
easier to build. This implies a constructive, supportive and responsible attitude 
towards civil and social rights. 
f)