Which of the following is an important consideration in selecting strategies for teaching key terms and vocabulary words?
A) The use of flashcards is the best way to help students memorize word meanings.
B) Activating background knowledge generally interferes with the learning of new words.
C) Showing words in context rather than in isolation is important.
D) Using a variety of terms to explain the same concept is an effective teaching strategy.

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Showing words in context rather than in isolation is important because it helps students understand the meaning of the word in a specific context and makes it more likely they will remember it. A and B are incorrect because the use of flashcards is not necessarily the best way for all students to memorize words and activating background knowledge actually helps students learn new words. D is incorrect because using a variety of terms to explain the same concept may confuse students and make it harder for them to remember the correct term.

Which of the Following Is an Important Consideration in Selecting