LANTITE Overview 2

Question 1

What is the minimum passing score required on each LANTITE component?

Accepted Answer

At the national minimum standard

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70% correct answers

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A scaled score of 50

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Above the national average

Question 2

Which organization administers the LANTITE in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)

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Department of Education and Training

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Teaching Australia

Question 3

How many times may a candidate sit each LANTITE component if they do not pass?

Accepted Answer

Up to 5 attempts total per component

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Unlimited attempts with no restriction

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Only once, then must reapply to their program

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Twice per academic year

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the LANTITE Numeracy component?

Accepted Answer

Tests mathematical skills expected of a reasonably educated adult

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Assesses advanced calculus and statistics knowledge

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Evaluates curriculum-specific mathematics pedagogy

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Focuses solely on arithmetic and basic operations

Question 5

What type of test format does the LANTITE use?

Accepted Answer

Computer-based test with selected-response and short-answer items

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Handwritten paper examination only

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Oral interview with an assessor panel

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Portfolio submission reviewed by experts

Question 6

Who is required to pass the LANTITE before being able to teach in Australian schools?

Accepted Answer

Initial teacher education students before graduating

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Experienced teachers renewing their registration

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School principals seeking leadership roles

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Teaching assistants in government schools

Question 7

Approximately how long is each LANTITE component (Literacy and Numeracy) in terms of allotted time?

Accepted Answer

Around 2 hours each

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30 minutes each

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4 hours each

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1 hour combined for both