What Does the LANTITE Numeracy Test Require?

Written By Barbara Pupiec

The LANTITE Numeracy Test assesses whether pre-service teachers have the practical numeracy skills needed for teaching and everyday professional tasks. It is not about advanced mathematics. Instead, the focus is on applying numeracy skills in real-life and classroom-based contexts.

Understanding what the test involves can help reduce stress and allow you to prepare in a more focused and effective way.

How Many Questions Are in the LANTITE Numeracy Test?

The LANTITE Numeracy Test contains approximately 65 questions.

These include:

  • Multiple-choice questions

  • Short-response questions

  • Questions based on graphs, tables, diagrams and written information

The test includes both calculator and non-calculator sections, assessing not only calculation skills but also reasoning, estimation and interpretation.

LANTITE Numeracy Content Areas

The numeracy test covers three main content areas.

Number and Algebra

This section focuses on everyday numerical reasoning rather than abstract algebra.

Common topics include:

  • Percentages (including percentage of an amount, increases and decreases)

  • Ratios and proportional reasoning

  • Fractions and decimals

  • Financial mathematics (such as GST and unit pricing)

  • Substitution into simple formulas

Statistics and Probability

This is one of the most heavily tested areas and a common source of difficulty for many students.

Typical questions involve:

  • Interpreting data from bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts and tables

  • Comparing values and identifying trends

  • Drawing conclusions from data

  • True or False statements based on information presented

  • Understanding averages and basic probability in context

Measurement and Geometry

This area focuses on practical measurement skills relevant to everyday teaching and life situations.

Common topics include:

  • Perimeter, area and volume

  • Units of measurement and conversions

  • Time calculations

  • Directions and simple bearings

  • Interpreting diagrams, maps and plans

Most Commonly Tested Skills

Across all content areas, students often find the following most challenging:

  • Correctly interpreting graphs and data

  • Percentages and proportional reasoning

  • Multi-step worded problems

  • True or False questions that test understanding rather than calculation

In many cases, the difficulty is not the maths itself, but reading the question carefully and applying the correct method under time pressure.

Final Thoughts

Success in the LANTITE Numeracy Test comes from consistent practice and familiarity with question styles. Confidence usually develops after students begin practising realistic questions and reviewing their working step by step.

If you feel unsure where to start, structured support can help. You may wish to consider joining a guided LANTITE Numeracy course or working through step-by-step self-study videos to strengthen your skills and build confidence gradually.

Barbara Pupiec
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