What is a task analysis used for in instruction?

• A. To teach complex skills by breaking them into smaller steps.
• B. To measure intelligence quotient.
• C. To select curriculum materials.
• D. To assess family schedules.

Answer: (B)

Task analysis breaks a complex skill into smaller, teachable steps so you can guide a learner through each component and build the complete behavior step by step. This approach supports systematic prompting, errorless teaching, and chaining of steps to teach a sequence reliably. By outlining each part, you can measure performance on individual steps, determine which steps need more practice, and adjust supports accordingly. It isn’t used to measure IQ, select curriculum materials, or assess family schedules.