Which component involves looking for physical arrangements to create an actual environment?

• A. Data collection
• B. Prompting
• C. Environment/Setting
• D. Mastery Criteria

Answer: (C)

Environment/Setting is about the physical arrangement of space and materials to create the actual environment where learning and behavior occur. By shaping the layout—where desks and materials sit, what visuals and schedules are posted, and how areas are organized—you make the environment conducive to engagement and smoother transitions. This helps reduce distractions, makes resources easily accessible, and supports consistent routines, which in turn can increase the likelihood of the desired behaviors happening naturally. For example, setting up a dedicated station with all needed math materials within reach, or placing a visual schedule on the wall to guide daily transitions, creates an environment that supports instruction and behavior change. The other elements focus on collecting data, providing cues to respond, or defining mastery standards, rather than shaping the physical space itself.