BUCK! System

BUCK!: The BUCK! strategy, also known as "BUCKS," is an excellent approach to promote active reading and help students analyze word problems in longer texts. How does it work? As students move through the text, they Box, Underline, Circle, Knock out, or ! according to the rules.

• Box the question or main idea

• Underline the facts or key information

• Circle important vocabulary and keywords

• Knock out unnecessary information

• ! any interesting facts.

By utilizing our BUCK! Template, teachers can easily transfer text or word problems to the provided space, providing a valuable resource for students to refer to as they work through the assignment. For more information on BUCK! check out this video clip from SmartAtMath Sam.

• Template - BUCK! (Word)

• Template - BUCK! (PDF)

• Template - BUCK! (Google Docs)

A Good Tip: Change the rules of the BUCK! to match your teaching style and subject matter. A BUCK! in English may look different to one in Math. However, try to keep the BUCK! system consistent throughout the class, to avoid confusion.