What is a trial examination?
What is a trial examination?
Trial testing is conducted by ACER to determine whether new test materials are appropriate for future tests. Statistical analyses, along with the feedback we receive from schools, are used to determine what has ‘worked’, and can be used in the final tests.
What are the stages in examination of a witness?
There are three Stages of Examination of Witness, Examination-in-chief, Cross-Examination and Re-examination.
What is the trial stage before cross-examination?
Trial Stage – seating of the jury, testimony on behalf of the plaintiffs and testimony on behalf of the defendants. Post Trial – concluding arguments, judge’s charge to the jury, jury deliberations, announcement of judgment, motions for new trial or appeal.
How important are trial exams?
The technical importance of your trials is that they form part of your internal assessment mark. Think of them as another assessment dressed up as an HSC exam. Depending on your school and HSC year, trials can contribute from 20-30% to your overall grade.
Do trial exams matter?
Yes. You can. Without getting into the details of moderation and scaling (though if you have questions about it, come ask me here), your Trial mark influences your internal rank and mark. However, these ranks and marks go through a moderation process, and the results are heavily dependent on one thing; the HSC Exam.
What happens during trial?
The trial is a structured process where the facts of a case are presented to a jury, and they decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the charge offered. During trial, the prosecutor uses witnesses and evidence to prove to the jury that the defendant committed the crime(s).
What are the kinds of examination?
The main types of exams that you will have to complete are:
- Essay exams.
- Multiple choice exams.
- Open-book and take-home exams.
- Problem or case-based exams.
- Oral exams.
What is examination order?
The order of examination is laid down under section 138 which states that: Witnesses shall be first examined-in-chief, then (if the adverse party so desires) cross-examined, and finally (if the party calling him so desires) re-examined.
