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In this article, the author presents the Treasure Island problem and some inquiry activities derived from the problem. Trying to find where pirates buried a treasure leads to a surprising answer, multiple solutions, and a discussion of problem solving. The Treasure Island problem is an example of an...

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Coordinate systems
Equations (Mathematics)
Geometry
Mathematical functions
Mathematical problems
Mathematical vectors
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mathematics Instruction
Mathematics teachers
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Problem Solving
Teaching Methods
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