Abstract
The Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) initiated this report as an investigation of the practices associated with Standard 5 of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (AITSL, 2011). Related to professional practice, Standard 5 refers to "assess, provide feedback and report on student learning." This Standard incorporates school executive and teacher understandings of how to collect, analyse, interpret and use systemic and classroom data to support and improve students' learning. It is argued that the development of teachers' knowledge and skills in these areas will assist with informing and generating improved student outcomes. Simultaneously the acquisition of such knowledge and skills will empower teachers as they become inquiry-minded and data-literate.