National Literacy & Numeracy Test (LANTITE)

BEd students with a disability or other health-related need, which might interfere with their ability to sit the test in the standard manner, can apply for special testing conditions via the candidate account on ACER. It is important this is completed as soon as possible after registration for the relevant test window.

Supporting documents must be submitted directly to ACER, opens in a new window for special test conditions via email, mail or fax. See Reasonable Adjustments, opens in a new window for more information.

The standard re-sit allowance permits an initial test attempt plus up to two additional re-sits (three attempts in total) for each component (literacy and numeracy) of the test. It is assumed that three test attempts in total provide students with adequate opportunities to meet the standard of the test before graduation.

In exceptional cases, UNSW can support and request up to two additional test attempts above the standard re-sit allowance for students if there are major extenuating circumstances (based on medical, psychological, or compassionate grounds). Please reach out to education@unsw.edu.au for further information.

During the trial period, (Test Window 4, September 2023 to Test Window 4, September 2024) students can access uncapped test attempts. Additional information can be found here, opens in a new window.

The LANTITE does not test oral skills, only intensive reading, and technical skills in writing.

Oral skills are tested at multiple points during UNSW’s Bachelor of Education program:

• Upon entry to the program, students must meet the UNSW English Language Requirements, opens in a new window
  
• International students need an overall IELTS score of 7.0, with a minimum of 7.5 in Speaking and Listening and a minimum of 6.5 in Reading and Writing (or an equivalent test).
  
• Upon graduating, international students are required to have an equivalent level of English to IELTS 7.5, with 8.0 for Speaking and Listening. This is assessed in Year 3 and 4 through method classes and placements.
  

Students are identified, monitored and supported from the beginning of the program both within courses and as part of standard assessment criteria. Students consistently underperforming in any aspect of language and literacy, including oral skills, may be required to undertake appropriate additional English language training as advised by the School of Education. This may include but is not limited to completion of EDST2094 Communication Skills in T2 Year 2.

Students must be familiar with the Literacy and Numeracy website and the Described Proficiency Scale, opens in a new window, which outlines the skills assessed by the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (‘the test’) and how candidates’ achievement of the standard required by the test is determined.

• General information, opens in a new window
• Framework/details, opens in a new window
• Practice material/tests, opens in a new window

In addition, the following specific resources may help prepare for the tests.

Note: students should not use resources designed for school student/NAPLAN tests as the content is not aimed at a high enough skill level.

Literacy and numeracy

• Strive for Excellenc, opens in a new windowe (highly recommended) - regularly updated by teachers.
• Cambridge LANTITE Edg, opens in a new windowe (recommended) - a program developed specifically for students of education courses to give them the guidance they need.
• BBC Teach - Skillswise, opens in a new window

Numeracy only

• UNSW School of Mathematics and Statistics drop-in centre - tutors can help students looking for additional assistance with numeracy skills.
• Numerical Reasoning Test / Practice Test (Psychometric Assessment)
  

Literacy only

• Read theory, opens in a new window - reading skills development.