LANTITE Attempt

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2026/20

Institute / School :

Institute of Education, Arts & Community

Unit Title:

LANTITE Attempt

Unit ID:

EDLAN1000

Credit Points:

0.00

Prerequisite(s):

Nil

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

Nil

ASCED:

079999

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) requires all Initial Teacher Education (ITE) pre-service teachers (PSTs) to demonstrate personal literacy and numeracy skills within the top 30 per cent of the adult population. To meet this requirement, PSTs must undertake the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE), administered externally by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), during their first year of enrolment in an ITE program. Multiple test attempts are permitted; however, each attempt must occur within an approved ACER test window and attracts a separate fee.

This zero-credit-point unit is designed to monitor and record PSTs’ progress in completing both the literacy and numeracy components of LANTITE.

Recognition of proficiency in a First Nations language, as verified by an appropriate cultural authority, is accepted as an alternative standard for eligible First Nations language speakers.

Graduation Requirement:

To graduate from an ITE program, PSTs must successfully meet the required standard in both the literacy and numeracy components of LANTITE. Attempting the test alone is not sufficient. PSTs who meet the required standard in either or both components on their first attempt are not required to re-sit those components. PSTs who do not meet the required standard must re-sit the relevant component(s) until the standard is achieved.

Grade Scheme:

Ungraded (S, UN)

Work Experience Indicator:

Placement Component: No

Supplementary Assessment:No

Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit.

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge:

Skills:

Application of knowledge and skills:

Unit Content:

Practice LANTITE tests are available on the ACER website, once registered to sit LANTITE.

Graduate Attributes:

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting	Professional Standards
1.	1	The literacy component of the LANTITE requires you to demonstrate your personal literacy competency. The literacy test consists of 65 questions and will test you on your reading capabilities (including comprehension) and your writing skills.	On-line test	S/U	APST 2.5
2.	2	The numeracy component of the LANTITE requires you to demonstrate your personal numeracy competency. The numeracy test consists of 65 questions and will test you on number and algebra, measurement and geometry and statistics and probability.	On-line test	S/U	APST 2.5

Adopted Reference Style:

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency