Which strategy is described as part of Universal Design for Learning for breaking tasks into steps?

• A. Visual modality strategies
• B. Task analysis and chaining
• C. Stimulus and response prompting
• D. Arranging teaching trials

Answer: (B)

Breaking a complex task into smaller steps is task analysis, with chaining as the method that links those steps into a teachable sequence. In Universal Design for Learning, breaking tasks this way creates a clear, structured path that supports learners with diverse needs by reducing cognitive load and allowing gradual mastery. Task analysis identifies every action required, and chaining teaches those actions in order, often using prompts and fading to promote independence. This approach aligns with UDL because you can present each step in multiple ways, offer different means to respond, and design flexible supports around the task components. The other strategies address different aspects: visual modality strategies enhance how information is presented, prompting focuses on guiding responses during performance, and arranging teaching trials concerns how practice is scheduled rather than how the task itself is decomposed.