Literacy and Numeracy & LANTITE

The Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) is designed to assess the literacy and numeracy skills of initial teacher education students to ensure teachers are well equipped to meet the demands of teaching and assist higher education providers, teacher employers and the general public to have increased confidence in the skills of graduating teachers.

The test has been introduced, as a National Government requirement to assess the literacy and numeracy skills of initial teacher education that can be measured through an online assessment tool.

For more information about LANTITE please visit the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Education Students page.

Students who commenced their current degree in Semester 2, 2016 or later:

All students commencing an initial teacher education (ITE) course in Semester 2, 2016 or later are REQUIRED to successfully complete LANTITE prior to graduation. For UTAS students, we require you to have successfully completed LANTITE prior to enrolling in your final professional experience unit*.

Students who commenced their current degree prior to Semester 2, 2016:

All students are EXPECTED to complete LANTITE, however you will not be required to complete the tests in order to enrol in your final professional experience unit or prior to graduation.

We strongly encourage all students to complete LANTITE due to the employment advantages it is likely to provide. In some states or territories outside of Tasmania require successful completion of LANTITE prior to registration or for employment purposes. In the future, you will be competing for jobs with graduates who have successfully completed LANTITE.

If you have any questions please email SAA.Education@utas.edu.au

When should I undertake LANTITE:

The final opportunity to undertake LANTITE is Window 4 of the previous year (for students undertaking final placement in Semester 1) and Window 2 of the current year (for students undertaking final placement in Semester 2).

We highly recommend sitting LANTITE as soon as you feel prepared, and allowing yourself up to 3 windows to attempt the test if possible. More information including registration and window dates see Test Windows .

Preparation and Support:

Prior to your 1^st Attempt:

Prior to attempting LANTITE you should complete the MyLO Literacy and Numeracy Tests and familiarise yourself with the practice tests and resources on the ACER Website as detailed in the LANTITE information email sent out regularly throughout the year.

Prior to your 2^nd Attempt:

If you are unsuccessful on your first attempt at LANTITE, you should revisit the MyLO Literacy and Numeracy Tests and re-familiarise yourself with the practice tests and resources on the ACER Website. Additional information is also available on the School of Education website, and purchasing the Cambridge LANTITE Edge resources is recommended.

Prior to your 3^rd attempt:

If you are unsuccessful on your 2nd attempt of LANTITE, evidence of affirmative action must be provided. You must contact the Director of Student Engagement Dr Jeffrey Thomas: jeffrey.thomas@utas.edu.au

to discuss strategies for success on your third attempt. This discussion will include what attempts at preparation have been made. At this point, you need to be aware that a 4th attempt is not always made available,  and if granted is generally the final attempt - so you need to be as prepared as possible prior to undertaking LANTITE for the 3^rd attempt.

Prior to your 4^th attempt

If a you are unsuccessful on your 3^rd attempt of LANTITE, an appointment must be made with Associate Professor Tracey Muir, Director of Initial Teacher Education (ITE): Tracey.Muir@utas.edu.au to discuss your progress and preparation so far. Prior to gaining permission for a 4^th attempt, you must meet with the Director of ITE to  provide evidence of what preparation has been undertaken. If a 4^th attempt is approved the Director of ITE will contact ACER to approve your registration of the 4^th attempt. This must be done well before the next testing window is open, otherwise ACER will not approve your registration.

Prior to your 5^th attempt

If you are unsuccessful on your 4^th attempt at LANTITE, you will be referred to the Head of School for further discussion as a 5th attempt is only permissible under extenuating circumstances. The Head of School must certify that you have satisfied all the relevant criteria and provided sufficient information and documentary evidence (for example, a medical impact statement or professional report) to substantiate the claims that you have met the criteria:

• Criteria 1. Special or extenuating circumstances have impacted on the student’s results to date and that the special or extenuating circumstances have now been resolved and are expected to impact less on the student’s next test attempt.

• Criteria 2. A suitable level of remedial intervention has been provided by the HEP/TRA and undertaken by the student to improve the student’s personal literacy and/or numeracy skills. (Ref the sliding scale table in Annexure A of the Supplementary Guidelines to this policy for examples of support that can be expected prior to each test attempt).

• Criteria 3. There is a reasonable expectation that the student has a chance to meet the standard should an additional resit be provided, including reference to how close to meeting the test standard the student has been and whether improvement has been shown over previous test attempts. Requests must include information about the students’ results for all test attempts.

• Criteria 4. The student’s academic performance throughout their initial teacher education program has been strong and the candidate is well suited to teaching.

Literacy and numeracy skills are essential for everyone, but in particular, teachers. We acknowledge these skills do not come easily to everyone and encourage you to seek support if you require it in these areas.

The aim of your teacher education course is to give you the confidence and understanding to enjoy teaching literacy and numeracy and to teach it well. The Tests of Literacy and Numeracy Competence are one way that you can demonstrate your knowledge.

Preparation for LANTITE:

• School of Education MyLO Literacy and Numeracy Tests
• ACER practice material and test taking strategy
• 6 numeracy modules
• LANTITE Edge (Cambridge)
• mywrtitinglab (Pearson)

The Faculty of Education Guide to Writing and Referencing [PDF 476.3 KB] is intended for use by students and staff of the Faculty and across all units. It provides guidance on writing, grammar, spelling and referencing, with a broad focus on presentation.

Additional learning support options are listed under the literacy and numeracy section above.