Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Primary education

Social Groups

The growth of cities transformed the organization of feudal society. Many artisans and traders were not dependent on the feudal lords. This group was the bourgeoisie.

Verb Phrases

• Buy a newspaper: comprar un periódico
• Call a taxi: llamar a un taxi
• Dance the tango: bailar el tango
• Draw a picture: dibujar una imagen
• Find a parking space: encontrar una plaza de aparcamiento
• Give somebody flowers: darles flores a alguien
• Hear a noise: oír un ruido
• Help somebody: ayudar a alguien
• Leave your bag on a train: dejar tu bolso en un tren
• Meet a friend: conocer a una amiga/amigo
• Paint a picture: pintar un cuadro
• Look for your keys: buscar tus llaves
• Remember somebody's name: recuerda el nombre de alguien
• Run a race: correr una carrera
• See a film: ver una película
• Send a text message: enviar un mensaje de texto
• Sing a song: cantar una canción
• Swim in the sea: nadar en el mar
• Take a photo: tomar una foto
• Talk to a friend: hablar a un

Present Value Calculation

Present Value Calculation: The present value method has multiple applications in finance and refers to today’s value for a stream of future cash flows. Positive cash flows are called cash inflows and negative cash flows are called cash outflows.

The present value (PV) formula can be written as follows:

Where k is the discount rate and the expression is called the discount factor.

Net Present Value (NPV)

Net Present Value: It is defined as the difference between the present value of the future cash flows generated by the investment and the initial cash outlay.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

IRR: It is defined as the discount rate that makes the present value of future cash flows equal to the initial investment outlay. The... Continue reading "Financial Valuation Methods and Cost of Capital" »

Elementos básicos de las aguas envasadas

• Sodio (Na): regulación del equilibrio hídrico en líquidos corporales.
• Calcio (Ca): formación y desarrollo de huesos y dientes.
• Magnesio (Mg): formación ósea, de los dientes y cartílagos, así como en la síntesis de proteínas.
• Flúor (F): protección del esmalte dental.

Clasificación y normativa

• Aguas Minerales Naturales y Aguas de manantial: RD 1798/2010
• Aguas preparadas (Potables preparadas y De abastecimiento público preparadas): RD 1799/2010
• Aguas de consumo público envasadas: RD 140/2003

Proceso de extracción y envasado

En los acuíferos subterráneos, las areniscas y los guijarros actúan como lechos filtrantes que limpian las impurezas. El perímetro que rodea la captación está protegido... Continue reading "Tipos de Aguas Envasadas y Normativa Vigente" »

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Defining the Process

Problem Solving: Identifying the difference between the actual and desired state of affairs, and taking action to resolve the difference.

Decision Making: Defining the problem, identifying alternatives, determining criteria, evaluating alternatives, and choosing an alternative.

Types of Decision Problems

Single-Criterion Decision Problem: Finding the best solution based on one criterion.

Multicriteria Decision Problem: Finding the best solution considering multiple criteria.

Key Concepts in Decision Making

Decision: The selected alternative.

Model: A representation of a real object or situation.

• Iconic Model: A physical replica of a real object.
• Analog Model: A physical representation, but doesn'

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Six Aspects of Religiosity

• Authority
• Rituals
• Speculations
• Traditions
• Grace: Courteous goodwill
• Mystery

Karma: The Law of Cause and Effect

Karma represents a system of absolute cause and effect. It commits individuals to complete personal responsibility, asserting that there is no chance, as every decision is an act of free will.

The Caste System

1. Brahmins: Seers and spiritual leaders
2. Kshatriyas: Administrators
3. Vaishyas: Producers and workers
4. Shudras: Servants

Note: Untouchables were historically considered a fifth group, later renamed by Gandhi as Harijan (God's People).

Interpretations of Pi's Story

The narrative centers on Pi's relationship with God. At the conclusion, Pi emphasizes that the story is his to interpret, reflecting how individuals shape religion... Continue reading "Core Concepts of Eastern Philosophy and Religion" »

Moksha: Liberation

- Moksha is the end of the death and rebirth cycle and is classed as the fourth and ultimate artha (goal). It is achieved by overcoming ignorance and desires.

Jivas: Individual Souls

- Jivas are individual souls that come from water (chaos, universe) then illumination (order, liberation) then reincarnate.

- They are bound by maya, which hides their true self, which is characterized by eternal existence, consciousness, and bliss. There are an infinite number of jivas.

Mahayana: The Big Raft/ Karuna (Compassion)

- It literally means "Great Vehicle" and teaches universal salvation with emphasis on social concerns.

Bhagavad: Hindu Text

- Became an important work of Hindu tradition in terms of both literature and philosophy.

Tanha: Life

The tertiary sector and its activities

Evolution of the service economy

This sector plays an increasingly important role in the global economy. However, its relative weight depends on a country’s level of economic development. There are significant differences between developed and developing countries in terms of the quantity and quality of the services provided.

In developed countries, which rank high on the HDI, services tend to be located in large urban areas and tourist areas. They employ more than 60% of the working population. In major cities, like Madrid and Paris, the percentage employed by this sector is over 80%. The quality of the different services available gives the population a significant level of well-being.

In developing countries,... Continue reading "The Tertiary Sector: Evolution, Public vs Private, Financialization" »

Bloque Occidental

• Existencia de gheada (ghato, amigho) que nas vilas costeiras presenta en lugar da aspiración un son semellante ao [x] castelán.
• Seseo implosivo (lus, des). Hai seseo explosivo nas zonas máis costeiras (faser, vesiño).
• Terminación AN(S) para os dous xéneros en formas como o irmán / a irmán.
• Plural -NS: cans, avións.
• Pronome suxeito TU.
• Vocal temática analóxica -E- en formas como colleches, vendestes en vez de colliches e vendistes.
• Realización no ditongo UI do grupo latino -ULT-: muito, truita, luita (parte sur).
• Cheismo (na área de Fisterra): utilización do che tanto para o OD coma para o OI (vínche pola noite).
• Teísmo (na área límite con Portugal): utilización do te tanto para o OD coma para o OI (colleute a bicicleta)