LANTITE Overview 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum passing score required on each LANTITE component?
- At the national minimum standard (Correct answer)
- 70% correct answers
- A scaled score of 50
- Above the national average
Correct answer: At the national minimum standard
Candidates must achieve at or above the national minimum standard on each component to pass LANTITE.
Question 2: Which organization administers the LANTITE in Australia?
- Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) (Correct answer)
- Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)
- Department of Education and Training
- Teaching Australia
Correct answer: Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
ACER is responsible for developing and administering the LANTITE on behalf of Australian education ministers.
Question 3: How many times may a candidate sit each LANTITE component if they do not pass?
- Up to 5 attempts total per component (Correct answer)
- Unlimited attempts with no restriction
- Only once, then must reapply to their program
- Twice per academic year
Correct answer: Up to 5 attempts total per component
Candidates have up to 5 attempts to pass each LANTITE component.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes the LANTITE Numeracy component?
- Tests mathematical skills expected of a reasonably educated adult (Correct answer)
- Assesses advanced calculus and statistics knowledge
- Evaluates curriculum-specific mathematics pedagogy
- Focuses solely on arithmetic and basic operations
Correct answer: Tests mathematical skills expected of a reasonably educated adult
The Numeracy component assesses the mathematical skills a reasonably educated adult in the community would be expected to have.
Question 5: What type of test format does the LANTITE use?
- Computer-based test with selected-response and short-answer items (Correct answer)
- Handwritten paper examination only
- Oral interview with an assessor panel
- Portfolio submission reviewed by experts
Correct answer: Computer-based test with selected-response and short-answer items
LANTITE is delivered as a computer-based test featuring selected-response and short-answer questions.
Question 6: Who is required to pass the LANTITE before being able to teach in Australian schools?
- Initial teacher education students before graduating (Correct answer)
- Experienced teachers renewing their registration
- School principals seeking leadership roles
- Teaching assistants in government schools
Correct answer: Initial teacher education students before graduating
The LANTITE is a mandatory requirement for initial teacher education (ITE) students prior to graduating from their programs.
Question 7: Approximately how long is each LANTITE component (Literacy and Numeracy) in terms of allotted time?
- Around 2 hours each (Correct answer)
- 30 minutes each
- 4 hours each
- 1 hour combined for both
Correct answer: Around 2 hours each
Each LANTITE component is approximately 2 hours in duration, giving candidates adequate time to work through all items.
LANTITE Overview 2
What is the minimum passing score required on each LANTITE component?