LANTITE Numeracy exam-day guide
LANTITE Numeracy · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo ID in your registered name
Bring current government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport or driver licence). Your name must match your registration exactly. Confirm the accepted ID types and any name-change documentation with the test provider (ACER) before test day.
Booking confirmation and session details
Have your confirmation email or booking reference with you (printed or on paper, since phones may be stowed). Double-check venue address, session start time and whether you are sitting one or both tests that day.
A rehearsed travel plan
Do a dry run of the route or check timetables the day before. Aim to arrive well before the reporting time so a delayed train or traffic jam does not become an exam-day crisis.
Familiarity with the on-screen calculator
The numeracy test is computer-delivered and provides an on-screen calculator. Practise using it before test day, because the layout and keystrokes differ from a handheld device.
No personal calculator, phone or smart watch
Personal calculators, phones, smart watches and fitness bands are not permitted at your desk. Leave them at home or be ready to stow them as directed by the supervisor.
Clarity on permitted desk materials
Find out in advance whether the venue supplies working paper and a pen, and whether you may bring your own. Do not assume you can bring notes, formula sheets or textbooks.
Water and a snack for afterwards
Check the venue's rules on drinks at the desk. Even if you cannot take water in, have water and food waiting for you after the session, especially if you are sitting both tests.
Any approved special provisions confirmed in writing
If you need adjustments (extra time, rest breaks, separate room, assistive technology), these must be applied for and approved before the test. Bring the approval email with you.
A short, honest practice session completed
Do at least one timed set of practice numeracy questions under exam conditions so you know your pacing, your weak topics and how long you spend on a stubborn item.
A plan for flagging and returning to questions
Decide in advance how you will handle a question that stalls you: pick a placeholder answer, flag it, and move on. Rehearse this in your practice session so it is automatic on the day.
Plan the day
Re-read your booking confirmation and the provider's test-rules page. Verify that your ID matches your registered name. Confirm venue, start time and whether you sit one or both tests. Sort out travel and any leave from work. Do one or two timed practice sets, but stop learning brand-new content. Check your email for any provider notice about venue or schedule changes.
Light revision only: percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, unit conversion, estimation and interpreting tables and graphs. Review the mistakes you made in practice rather than attempting new topics. Pack your ID and confirmation in your bag. Set two alarms. Check the weather and your route. Go to bed at a sensible hour. Cramming the night before tends to cost more in fatigue than it gains in marks.
Eat a proper breakfast and drink water. Leave earlier than you think you need to. Arrive at the venue ahead of your reporting time so you can find the room, complete check-in and settle. Keep your phone off and stowed from the moment you enter the test area.
Read each question fully, including units and what is actually being asked. Estimate before you calculate so you can spot an implausible answer. Use the on-screen calculator for multi-step arithmetic but do simple sums mentally to save time. Watch your pacing against the clock, flag anything that stalls you and return to it. In the last few minutes, check that every question has an answer and that flagged items have sensible values.
Rules to check
Bring current photo ID and present it at check-in. Your name must match your registration. If you have recently changed your name or your ID is expired, confirm acceptable alternatives with the provider before test day.
Do not have a phone, smart watch, fitness band or any other electronic device on your person during the test. Switch devices off and stow them exactly as the supervisor directs.
Use only the materials the supervisor permits at your desk. Personal calculators, notes, textbooks and formula sheets are not allowed unless the provider has approved them in writing as an adjustment.
An on-screen calculator is provided for the numeracy test. Do not assume a handheld calculator will be accepted, and check the provider's current guidance on calculator use before the day.
Follow all instructions from the test supervisor. Disruptive behaviour, attempting to access unauthorised materials or communicating with other candidates can lead to your results being withheld or cancelled.
Do not assume you can leave the room for a break and get the time back. Ask the provider in advance how scheduled and unscheduled breaks are handled and whether the clock stops.
Results are not reported as a pass mark out of 100. The test is scored against a standard set for the program, and you must meet the standard in both literacy and numeracy. Confirm the current standard, reporting timeline and re-sit rules with the provider rather than relying on hearsay.
If you are unwell or cannot attend, contact the provider as soon as possible to ask about withdrawal, deferral or special consideration. Policies and cut-off dates vary, so confirm the specifics with the provider.
Do not attempt to reproduce or share test questions afterwards. Test security rules apply to candidates, and breaching them can affect your results.