A trace table is a tool used to chart the progress of a particular process or procedure. It helps you see each step of the process and makes it easier to identify any problems or areas that need improvement. Think of it like a sheet of paper with a list of all the steps in a process. For each step, you write down what's happening, when it's happening, and what the results of the step are. Then you can look at the trace table to see how the process is going and to help you figure out if anything needs to change.