LANTITE Overview 3

Question 1

When was the LANTITE first introduced as a mandatory requirement for Australian initial teacher education students?

Accepted Answer

2016

Answer

The LANTITE became a mandatory national requirement for ITE students from 2016.

Question 2

What does a 'scaled score' on the LANTITE mean?

Accepted Answer

Raw scores are statistically adjusted so results are comparable across different test forms

Answer

Scaled scores are statistically adjusted to ensure fairness and comparability across different versions of the test.

Question 3

Which skill domain is NOT directly assessed in the LANTITE Literacy component?

Accepted Answer

Spoken English fluency and pronunciation

Answer

The Literacy component assesses reading and writing skills but does not include an oral or spoken English fluency assessment.

Question 4

Why might a teacher education provider defer a student's LANTITE attempt to a later stage of their program?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the student has sufficient preparation before sitting the test

Answer

Providers may schedule LANTITE at a point in the program where students are best prepared, though it must be passed before graduation.

Question 5

What is the primary policy rationale behind requiring the LANTITE?

Accepted Answer

To ensure all graduating teachers have sufficient personal literacy and numeracy skills

Answer

The LANTITE ensures that graduates entering teaching have the personal literacy and numeracy skills expected of educated professionals.

(LANTITE) Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Practice Test