According to the New York Times, 1,666,017 students took the ACT in 2011 as opposed to the 1,664,479 students who took the SAT. Clearly, the students of America are divided on standardized testing. But which test is more beneficial? The Calabasas Courier received feedback from two students who already took them.

Google Classroom is a new application that CHS teachers are utilizing in the hopes of combining 21st century skills and technology with education. Students using the program provide opposite responses here.

SAT vs. ACT:

“One of the reasons that I liked the SAT more was because the essay was at the beginning, which meant you were fresh and ready to write. The ACT puts the essay at the end, so you hit it once you are essentially burned out,” said senior Zac Fischman.

“I like the ACT better because it’s more systematic and straightforward. As long as you get your timing down you will be successful. I was more focused on learning time management and peforming well under a time strain,” said senior Lindsay Feder.

Google Classroom:

“Google Classroom allows teachers to give assignments online and allows students to turn in assignments online, both of which are accomplished without paper. This really helps save the environment by using less paper,” said junior Jerry Goosenberg.

“Google Classroom makes it harder to absorb information. I also find it hard to focus if I’m taking a test on a computer; it’s easier for me to think, analyze and remember what I studied if I have a hard copy of a test in front of me,” said junior Kimia Zargari.