ELN011 - Australian Numeracy Test
Unit details
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online Trimester 2: Online Trimester 3: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 0 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.000 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Jo Collins Trimester 2: Jo Collins Trimester 3: Jo Collins |
| Prerequisite: | D303 and D304 students must have passed 24 credit points of study at levels 1, 2 & 3 with a minimum WAM of 60%, otherwise Nil |
| Corequisite: | Students must be enrolled in initial teacher education courses: E330, E334, E359, E377, D303, D304, E762, E763, E764, E765, E730 or E737 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
Content
This zero credit unit addresses the requirement by the Teaching Profession’s program accreditation standards that specifies preservice teachers are to demonstrate personal numeracy competencies related to working within teaching contexts. The test is administered externally by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER).
The numeracy test contains questions in three areas: number and algebra; statistics and probability; and measurement and geometry. This test forms one of two parts of the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Tests for Initial Teacher Education students (LANTITE).
Students are expected to complete the tests in the first year for undergraduate courses and first trimester for postgraduate courses. This will assist in satisfactory course progression should you need additional support and/or test attempts.
For further details of the test, visit ACER at: https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numeracy Test | 2-hours plus 30-minute registration process | 100% | Students are expected to complete the tests in the first year for undergraduate courses and first trimester for postgraduate courses. |
Fee information
NB: This is a zero (0) credit point unit and is a requirement to support your teacher registration. For this reason a Deakin unit fee is not applied to this unit. However you will be required to pay the fee for sitting the test with ACER.
This unit is in addition to the credit points undertaken as part of your course.
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.