Literacy and Numeracy assessments

Literacy:

 

All applicants must take the literacy test (60 minutes) which will involve reading an article and answering some multiple-choice questions about the article, and a writing task.

 

Sample tests are available and will be sent to you after we’ve received your application. 

 

The pass mark for the literacy test is 80%.

 

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Numeracy:

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Depending on which programme you are applying for, there are two different numeracy tests:

 

Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching - Secondary, school based

 

The numeracy test (60 minutes) will involve basic mathematical concepts, such as addition, subtraction, finding equivalent fractions, multiplying decimals, understanding place value, and converting common fractions, decimals and percentages.

 

The pass mark for this numeracy test is 80%. Sample tests are available and will be sent to you after we’ve received your application. 

 

Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching - Primary, school based

 

All applicants must take an adult numeracy test developed by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). 

 

The numeracy assessment is computer-adaptive, meaning the difficulty of questions adjusts based on your responses. If you answer correctly, you will receive progressively harder questions. If you answer incorrectly, the assessment provides easier questions to better identify your current numeracy level.

 

Take your time on the first 10-12 questions, as these set the difficulty level. The required level for this test is Stage 6.

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At the time of the assessment:

·       Calculators are permitted for certain questions, but not all.

·       Pen and paper are recommended for notetaking and calculations.

·       If you do not meet the required level, you can sign up for our numeracy tutorials and will have the opportunity to resit the assessment.

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Learn more about the new Numeracy assessment here.

 

Explore the Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool here.