What is LANTITE?
LANTITE stands for the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. It’s a national test administered in Australia, designed to ensure that all aspiring teachers have the necessary literacy and numeracy skills to teach effectively.
It is overseen by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and must be successfully completed by all pre-service teachers before they can graduate and register as a teacher.
Who Needs to Sit the LANTITE?
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All university students studying to become a Primary or Secondary school teacher in Australia are required to pass LANTITE.
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Most education programs require students to pass both components (literacy and numeracy) before commencing final-year placements.
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If a student fails, they can re-sit the test, but there is a limit on the number of attempts (typically three, but more may be granted with support from their university).
What Does the LANTITE Cover?
1. Literacy Component
Focuses on a student’s ability to:
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Understand and interpret written texts
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Demonstrate knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary
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Write clearly and effectively in an educational context
Structure:
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65 multiple-choice questions
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1 extended writing task (argumentative or discursive)
2. Numeracy Component
Tests the ability to:
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Understand and use mathematical information in real-world teaching scenarios
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Work with numbers, algebra, geometry, statistics, and data
Structure:
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65 questions, mostly multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, or short answers
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Divided into non-calculator and calculator-allowed sections
Key Details
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Delivery: Online under supervised conditions, with specific test windows throughout the year
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Pass Requirement: Students must demonstrate skills equivalent to the top 30% of the adult population in literacy and numeracy
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Cost: $196 for both components (subject to change)
