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Problem-Based Lesson Search Engine

This search engine searches all of the sites below to quickly help you find a problem-based lesson (also called 3-Act Task, mathematical modeling, or application problem):

The links below are the pages that are being searched by the search engine:

• 101 Questions
• Andrew Gael
• Andrew Stadel
• Catherine Castillo
• Dane Ehlert
• Emergent Math’s Problem Based Curriculum Maps
• Geoff Krall
• Graham Fletcher
• Kendra Lomax
• Kristen M. Acosta
• Kyle Pearce
• Jennifer Barker
• John Scammell
• Matt Vaudrey
• Michael Van Etten
• Mike Wiernicki
• Robert Kaplinsky
• Timon Piccini

There must be many great sources of lessons that I am missing.  Please leave me a comment to let me know which websites I need to add to the search engine.

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Wow! This is amazing! Thank you so much for doing this. One other great site I’ve found is HungryTeacher.com It has some very cool project ideas, similar to Mathalicious but not as detailed. Keep up the great work!

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Thank you Ed. I actually added HungryTeacher.com to the search engine but forgot to add it to the list of sites on this page so thanks for the heads up.

This is going be amazing for me.

This is so cool and helpful. Thank you so much for this. http://www.gogeometry.com has some challenging geometry problems.

Hi Teresa. Glad it is useful. I searched around gogeometry.com but couldn’t find anything like a problem-based lesson. Could you give me a specific link to a lesson to check out?

Thank you for this search engine. It is very helpful.

What about adding this site? http://ell.stanford.edu/teaching_resources/math

There are only a few tasks here but they focus in on our ELs.

Hi Jennifer. There are some cool lessons there but I don’t know if they would fall under the category of problem based lessons I am aspiring to capture here. Thanks for your idea!

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nice work, could you share how you set this up? I like the idea of embedding a search to only look through certain sites.

Also I suggest Dan Meyer’s Graphing Stories, Fawn Nguyen’s blog and the math lab: http://www.themathlab.com/Algebra/linear%20functions%20regressions%20slope/regression%20lessons/barbie%20bungee/barbbungee.htm

Hi Shaun. Check out Google’s Custom Search at https://www.google.com/cse/ . That is where you can create your own search engine. It is rather robust but not perfect. For example, it is very challenging to include a site but exclude the blog posts.

Regarding your suggestions, those are all great sites but Graphing Stories and Fawn’s awesome blog are not really within the problem-based learning domain so that is why I haven’t included them. That being said, both of them have been links on the right side of my blog for quite some time so I definitely value them both.

I am having trouble getting the Barbie Bungee jump to load but I will try again another time to check it out.

This is an old post, but I am trying to develop my own 3Acts and have a resource page of them as well.

Hi Bryan. All of your lessons are included since they are posted on 101qs.com. Thanks!

Amazing resource!!! Thank You for creating this search engine!!! 🙂

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Have you checked out the website: http://davidwees.com/

He has some pretty useful articles, especially on strategies for formative assessment.

Full disclosure: He’s a colleague of mine so I am biased, but I do get a lot out of what he shares and apply to my own work.

Thanks Blue. David is great but I don’t believe he is creating any problem-based lessons. If he is, please list a link to where I can find them.

http://reasonandwonder.com

Thanks Kevin. Can’t believe I forgot Michael. Problem fixed.

Rob, have you come across Tuva yet? Focused on data-based problems for math, science, and many other subjects. You can check it out at tuvalabs.com.

Hi, thanks for the resource!

Would you consider these to be examples of problem-based learning?

https://aofradkin.wordpress.com/2015/03/18/facing-the-impossible/ https://aofradkin.wordpress.com/2014/11/11/stick-figures/ https://aofradkin.wordpress.com/2014/10/10/fun-with-tetraminos/

Hello. To me the answer is both yes and no. Clearly these are problems that you can base a lesson around. However they are not of the style that we are including in this search engine. If you are interested in examples of elementary tasks of this style, check out Graham Fletcher’s problems here: http://gfletchy.com/3-act-lessons/ .

I was so excited to find this resource that I immediately emailed all of the teachers in my department a link to this post. Then, I realized that I had a double block of Algebra I approaching in 15 minutes and I could use this search tool to find a resource that might raise the engagement level for my students. Sure enough…I typed “graphing quadratic equations” into the search box, and numerous resources appeared. I selected the second hit on “Angry Birds”,and it fit seamlessly into my lesson plan. The students asked such great questions and were able to clearly answer questions about the vertex, x-intercepts, and orientation of the quadratic equations that modeled the paths of the angry bird. Of course, then I had to send out another email to my department ranting and raving about my math rush.

Isn’t it cool when it works out! Glad to hear it was useful for you in a tight situation.

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What about http://www.openmiddle.com ? Thanks so much for this! You are a life saver.

Hi Alex. Obviously I love Open Middle, but it doesn’t seem to be a good fit here. This search engine is more for math modeling problems also known as 3-Act Tasks or problem-based lessons. What do you think?

Will. Change. My. Life. So excited to share this!!!!

Hi Robert, I will be sharing this with my colleagues at school that focus on the Math contents… Thanks for a great resource on behalf of all those teacher who need a little more help in the topics area.

That’s great Sonia. I hope they find it useful.

Thanks for this very useful resource.

Great search engine. Didn’t know that you could have a custom search engine.

Have you looked at nzmaths?

https://nzmaths.co.nz/problem-solving

Hi Ben. I haven’t heard of this but it seems like there are some useful problems there. I’ll add it to the list. Much appreciated!

I LOVE THIS! I’m so excited to have a search engine that will only search for mathematical tasks! I’m sharing it with everyone I know:). Thank you so much, Robert!!

Glad you like it Karen. Definitely a time saver.

Hi Robert. I love that you did this. It makes it easier to get teachers to try these out. I also have another site – tapintoteenminds.com. He has developed some tasks using the 3-Act format.

Hi Nadirah. I actually have that site on the list under Kyle Pearce, who created that site and those lessons.

Of course you did Robert! Silly me.

Thanks! This is amazing and such a great idea! Is there a way to embed this link into our own sites?

Can you explain more about what you mean to “embed this link”? You can put a link to this blog post on your own site, that’s no problem.

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Hey! I think this is a great list of resources and so thankful for the list. It has saved me in the last a lot. I am in my grad school class and researching on PBL. I am a little confused how this qualifies has PBL and not just projects or really good math lessons. My research suggests that with PBL the learning is happening through the project and the project is not a activity we tack on at the end. I also read, “While the learning context is common to all groups, the paths may differ considerably—all leading to distinct learning. In project-based learning all students engage in a common project with unclear processes but clearly identified expected outcomes.” Can you speak a little bit about your thoughts on PBL. I am trying to find some math teachers I look up to and follow to help me learn about PBL in a secondary classroom. Please respond or email me at [email protected]

Hi Virginia. Thanks for this question. I should be clear that this is a PROBLEM-based search engine and not a PROJECT-based search engine. While the two have similarities, it sounds like you are talking about project based lessons and not what I am focusing on.

I don’t do a lot with project based learning so unfortunately I’m not a good resource for you there. Sorry! If you want to learn more about problem based learning, you can read more here: http://robertkaplinsky.com/tag/problem-based-learning-2/ .

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Youcubed certainly has many options as well!

Thanks Merryl. I’m not aware of any problems that Youcubed has that would be considered problem-based lessons like 3-act tasks and the ones on my site. If you can point me in the right direction, I’d love to check them out.

This is awesome! Is there any way to take out Mathalicious since it is now requires a subscription?

Hi Danielle. I understand where you’re coming from, but that isn’t a problem for me. You often get what you pay for, and as much as it feels nice to get lessons for free, the Mathalicious team’s full time job is creating high quality lessons for educators. They deserve to be compensated.

Personally, I prefer to be aware of what’s out there so that I can choose what’s best from me. Sometimes it will be worth paying for.

Have you looked at illustrative mathematics or exemplars? Both have good problem based questions.

Thanks Sarah. I think this issue is stems from the word “problem” being so broad. Yes, I have looked at those problems, but they aren’t like the 3-act tasks and other problem-based lessons I am looking for with this search engine. I want problems that are more like these: https://robertkaplinsky.com/lessons/

Is it possible to add the Phillips Exeter sets? Could it search through their PDF files?

I’m not sure Dave. Do you have a link to an example?

What about Ilustrative Mathematics? https://www.illustrativemathematics.org/

Hi Brian. I think this issue is stems from the word “problem” being so broad. Yes, I have looked at those problems, but they aren’t like the 3-act tasks and other problem-based lessons I am looking for with this search engine. I want problems that are more like these: https://robertkaplinsky.com/lessons/

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So many comments – did anyone else suggested the Illustrative Mathematics site

Hi Angela. Yes, a few others have suggested it. It’s not a good fit for the kinds of problems I’m referring to (which are more like you’d find on my lessons page or 3-act tasks). Thanks!

Hi. Thanks for creating that.

I’m not sure if either of these qualify, but one you may want to consider is https://mathsolutions.com/free-resources/ because it has stuff from Marilyn Burns.

I also love Steve Wyborney’s site: https://stevewyborney.com/2018/11/esti-mysteries-estimation-meets-math-mysteries/

My students really enjoy the esti-mysteries.

Thanks Jeff. Those are all great resources. The kinds of problems we’re trying to include here are more real-world or three-act task style problems, so this is not a great fit for this particular search engine.

This is AWESOME! Thank you. Wide Open School ( https://wideopenschool.org/#grades-6-8/ ) is a great resource also.

Thanks Jenny. There’s lots of great stuff there. Unfortunately, the kinds of problems we’re trying to include here are more real-world or three-act task style problems, so this is not a great fit for this particular search engine.

What a wonderful one-stop shop for problem solving tasks. I would love to link them all to my site called CURIOSEDY. I wonder if you think Curiosedy could be added to the list as it has open-ended rich tasks as well as multi-step problem solving. Would love your thoughts. Thanks again for this.

Thanks for sharing this, Francois. I can see lots of potential in what you’re doing. The kinds of tasks in this search engine (more like 3-act tasks) are a bit different from your approach, but both have value. So it’s not a great fit for this search engine but keep it going as it’ll help other students.

Hi Robert, Mark Chubb has some great stuff, especially around spatial reasoning. He deserves a spot! Thanks.

Mark definitely has some great resources. Unfortunately they’re not the kinds of problems for this search engine. I’m thinking more like problems with real world context.

I believe the hyperlink for Beth Brandenburg is not working.

Thanks for catching that. I guess her site is no longer active. I just went through all of them and updated it accordingly.

Hi Robert, Thanks for sharing. Check out https://www.resolve.edu.au/teaching-resources There are many lessons on this that have problem solving and inquiry tasks. My favourites are the circumference and area of circles. Hope this fits the style of tasks you are looking for.

Thanks Lorna. This is a bit different style of problem than what I’m going for. Ideally, I’m looking for problems that are more contextual without necessarily being a word problem. These are definitely great problems, but a different kind than I’m using with this search engine. Thanks again.

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Google updated its search engine and Lens tool with new features to help you visualize and solve problems in more difficult subjects like geometry, physics, trigonometry and calculus.

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You can also access the math solver feature by typing “[math solver]” directly into the search bar. However, this function is only available on desktop. It will launch on mobile by the end of the year, the company told TechCrunch.

Another useful new feature is the geometry solver. Since solving geometry problems requires a lot of visualization, Lens can now explain both the visual and the text components of the problem.

However, Lens can only interpret “certain triangle problems,” the company wrote in its blog post, attributed to Google product lead Robert Wong.

We reached out to Wong to clarify, who told us that the geometry solver can currently do the following:

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10 useful science and engineering search engines

I have a confession to make: When I first used the Internet, I considered it a waste of time. I know, I know, shortsighted. My husband loves to harass me about it, especially given the fact that I now spend upwards of 10 hours a day on the Internet researching stories, monitoring the industry, and generally gathering information, not to mention the fact that this is where most of my work sees the light of day.

The root of my early problems with the Internet was ineffective search engines. I used a very early version of Lycos, back when it was only a search engine. It had an annoying tendency to time out, as well as limited offerings when it came to search strings. As a result, when I performed a search on the single computer in our department that had web access, either my search ended prematurely or I wound up with 150,000 largely irrelevant results. Hence, my comment that beyond email, the Internet was a waste of time, the statement I will never live down.

In honor of that, I’m presenting a list of science and technology-based search engines that do an effective job of ferreting out information. Although general search engines do a fine job, sometimes these purpose-built sites can save time when it comes to finding the information you need. Circuit Scout No point in reinventing the wheel—this site allows you to prowl through more than 32,000 circuit diagrams and schematics.

Datasheets.com This page lets you choose among more than 250 million electronic parts.

Google Scholar Access a wide array of scholarly literature, including journals, books, theses, and more from professional societies, universities, academic publishers, etc.

The National Institute Standards and Technology This page gives links to a wide variety of science and engineering sites for searching everything from military specifications to specific standards bodies from around the globe.

Patent Law Links Working on the next great invention? Before you can patent it, you have to declare disclose prior work in the area. This website has a wide array of search engines that will allow you to review existing patents as part of your due diligence.

RefSeek This ad-free search engine delivers academic results from more than 1 billion indexed documents, web pages, books, journals, newspapers, and more.

Scirus This scientific research tool indexes over half 1 billion scientific items. Use it to seek out journal articles, technical books, researcher homepages, patents, and more.

Sweet Search Although it’s ostensibly for students, the search engine not only returns results but augments each entry with excerpts from the page so that you can take a closer look at where you’re going to get without taking time to load the link.

TechStreet Need to look up a standard? This site provides a comprehensive global listing that includes JEDEC, IEEE standards, IEC standards, and more. WWW Chemistry Guide A useful reference for chemical properties and data, curated by scientists and engineers.

These are some of the tools that I find useful. What about you? What are your must-have sites?

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It has been a while since I did any detailed web searching, so I greatly appreciate your list. Mostly, I use Bing and have found it very useful. Thanks

I came to this piece looking for an UNBIASED search engine for engineers. Came away disappointed. Google has become next to useless in the past two or three years. You know things are grim when you look for an IC part number and the datasheet FROM THE MANUFACTURER turns up on page 7 or 8. That makes datasheets.com SPAM, in my book.

Thanks for your feedback.Is your disenchantment with Google related to the search engine as a whole or the Google Scholar offering? I follow a couple of researchy areas like nanotechnology, biotech,and drug discovery. I personally find Google Scholar to be helpful when I'm trying to hunt up a journal article and don't want to scroll past a bunch of trade-book articles and press releases. I'd like a little tighter time discrimination, but otherwise I think it works pretty well. If you have another tool you think works better, I'd welcome the recommendation. Tx, K

I couldn't agree more. datasheets.com is the bane of the internet for electrical engineers. The fact that it would even be listed as a "useful search engine" by this blog post not only damages the article's credibility, it hurts eetime's legitimacy. I know datasheets.com advertises here and even sponsors some "content". However, that doesn't mean eetimes needs to advertise for a site that is actively trying to make the web WORSE for engineers.

I'm still surprised how many people either don't know about or appreciate the utility to the engineering and general technical community of the following site, maybe they don't understand that the premise of "calculators" gets extended at the high end to include full functional simulation of various physical phenomena, see if you don't agree: http://www.martindalecenter.com/Calculators.html

My first choice for datasheets is Digikey. Easy to search and it turns up parts that are actually available. www.digikey.com

It's the best out there, even at that it's not perfect. Try using it to pick switching regulator parts for simple boost or buck applications and you'll see what I mean. You ought to be able to specify a desired input and output voltage and let the DATABASE select the parts that meet the spec. Instead they have you manually multiselecting possibly hundreds of ranges that overlap the voltage you actually wanted in the first place, and if you fail to hold down the control key for even one keystroke you cancel everything you entered and have to start over, in that one situation they seem to have created the absolute HARDEST way to get what you're looking for! But considering how nicely set up everything ELSE is I guess it's just the exception that proves the rule.

Digikey is generally the first place I go when looking for datasheets. They probably cover 80 - 90 of my datasheet needs, as well as most of my component purchases. The one challenge I do seem to get from DigiKey comes with parts that don't have clear part numbers or parameters - headers and other connectors, for example. In the catalog days, it was very easy to just page through, looking at the pictures to get close. That's much more difficult with an online catalog.

Hey Sean, I think the 'bane of the Internet' may be a bit of a stretch:) Lots of pretty bad stuff out there. Anyway, Datasheets.com is actually a partnership between us and Silicon Expert and is set up a service for engineers/procurement professionals to provide an independent source of product info from many distributors and suppliers, and then allow a good deal of comparative analysis before buying. We really do think it's one of the better independent (ie: none distributor run) sources, but of course we may be biased or flat out wrong. So please, by all means offer some suggestions for better ones you've used or could recommend, and maybe why. That would be very helpful to the other members. Thanks!

Speaking of confessions, am I the only one out there still hoping that AltaVista will regain its glory days? As far as searching for parts on the internet, if I search for a TI regulator, the datasheet ought to shop up near the top of page one. Maybe the semiconductor companies can partner with the search engine companies to make it happen. I like Digikey and Mouser also for part searching. Newark can also be useful.

I'm in Australia. I use Farnell often. it's easy to use and most of time the pictures there quite clear. The parts held there may not be as many as digikey. http://uk.farnell.com/

I completely agree that DATASHEETS.COM is spam. When you search for a component there for which they don't have a matching datasheet, they display dozens of links to advertisement sites or other junk stuff. And once you find a datasheet, it is usually not the original one, but manipulated.

I have to agree, I have found digikey much more useful than datasheets.

Thanks for publishing this list Kristin. I've used several of these sites, but there are others I had never heard of. Like you, I also have had good results with Google scholar to weed out everything that is *not* the journal article or academic publication I'm looking for.

Mouser is where I always go first for parts and datasheets. For live pricing and availability when I don't find it in Mouser, I use Octopart, a specialised parts search engine that gives you real time pricing from several vendors on the same component. The hard work of finding obsolete parts info I leave it to Bing.

I have found both DigiKey and Mouser work really well for me. I have used Datasheets.com and was not impressed. Sorry have to agree with others here on this one.

I used to search for parts on Google, but that's where I found all of my spam. I don't recall the sites, but I always seemed to get links that pretended to have the info, but just linked to other sites that linked to other sites... Then I gave up on Google. Over the weekend, I've been experimenting with DigiKey, Datasheets and Mouser - running parts from my BOMs through. I did find an electrolytic to not be on Datasheets and a few parts to not be on Mouser. I tend to select parts based on what I can buy at DK, so I would expect to find all of the parts there. Another site that I find quite useful is: http://public.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/errors.html It's about grammar, not technology, but, though I value function over form, form does help with good communications. This site covers all of those little things like "affect vs. effect:" that I ignored while back in school.

If this were truly set up as an independent source of information for engineers, why do we have to register? That the usual method for email harvesting.

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned findchips.com. I use it all the time to find which distributors have parts, and if a part numer (or partial part number) pops up, the link takes you to the distributor page that generally has the datasheet.

findchips.com is pretty great.

Good site, Duane. thanks for recommending it. Another excellent writing reference, although in print, is "The Elements of Style," by Strunk and White.

http://www.alldatasheet.com/ works for me.

Just a comment, that some of these services require a license (like Google Scholar)

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AI vs. Search Engine

What's the difference.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and search engines are two powerful technologies that have transformed the way we interact with information and technology. While they may seem similar in some aspects, they have distinct attributes that set them apart. In this article, we will compare the attributes of AI and search engines to understand their strengths and weaknesses.

Definition and Functionality

AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, including learning, reasoning, and self-correction. AI systems can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation. On the other hand, a search engine is a software system designed to search for information on the World Wide Web. It retrieves and organizes relevant content based on user queries, providing a list of results that match the search criteria.

Learning and Adaptability

One of the key attributes of AI is its ability to learn and adapt to new information and situations. AI systems can analyze data, identify patterns, and make decisions based on the information they receive. This allows AI to continuously improve its performance over time. In contrast, search engines rely on predefined algorithms to retrieve and rank information. While search engines can be optimized to provide more relevant results, they do not have the same level of learning and adaptability as AI.

Personalization and User Experience

AI excels in personalization and enhancing user experience. AI-powered systems can analyze user behavior, preferences, and interactions to deliver personalized recommendations and content. This level of personalization can significantly improve user engagement and satisfaction. On the other hand, search engines primarily focus on retrieving relevant information based on user queries. While search engines can provide personalized results to some extent, they are not as adept at personalization as AI.

Complexity and Problem-Solving

AI is well-suited for handling complex problems and tasks that require advanced reasoning and decision-making capabilities. AI systems can process vast amounts of data, identify trends, and make predictions to solve complex problems. In contrast, search engines are designed to retrieve information based on specific keywords or phrases. While search engines can provide relevant results for simple queries, they may struggle with more complex or nuanced search requests that require deeper understanding and analysis.

Automation and Efficiency

AI is highly effective in automating repetitive tasks and processes, improving efficiency and productivity. AI-powered systems can streamline workflows, optimize resource allocation, and reduce human intervention in various tasks. Search engines, on the other hand, automate the process of retrieving and organizing information from the web. While search engines are efficient in providing quick access to information, they do not offer the same level of automation and efficiency as AI in other domains.

Ethical Considerations

AI raises ethical concerns related to privacy, bias, and accountability. AI systems can collect and analyze vast amounts of personal data, raising concerns about data privacy and security. Additionally, AI algorithms may exhibit bias based on the data they are trained on, leading to unfair or discriminatory outcomes. Search engines also face ethical challenges, such as promoting misinformation or biased content in search results. Both AI and search engines require careful oversight and regulation to address these ethical considerations.

In conclusion, AI and search engines have distinct attributes that make them valuable tools in the digital age. While AI excels in learning, personalization, and problem-solving, search engines are efficient in retrieving and organizing information. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of AI and search engines can help us leverage these technologies effectively in various domains.

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The performance of Search Engines are steadily improving and the problem areas are indeed getting narrower. Today, search engines have attained levels of excellence to serve up fast and relevant information whenever the browser wants it. But problems do arise when you type in a wrong Web address that leads you to a wrong site or receive a number of confusing error messages. You must learn the art of reaching the right website.

We must recognize that spelling errors commonly occur when typing the web addresses. Web addresses must be typed totally free from all errors as each slash, dash, and dot can sabotage your attempts in accessing the required web site.

When you type a Web address into the Address box of your Web browser, if the message you get states the page cannot be found, you have obviously made some mistakes in typing the web address. Check once again the spelling, capitalization, and punctuation of the Web address.

Many search engines are not always sensitive to uppercase or lowercase. For instance, if you type a word in lowercase, search engines will search for all variations. For example, if you search for the word "stores," the search engine will match "Stores," "STORES," and "stores," but if you search for the term "Stores," the search engine will not return sites with the terms "stores" or "STORES."

Whenever you receive the message, "Server error" or "Server is busy," you can experiment with clicking the 'Refresh' button or pressing 'Enter'. You may have presumably caught in traffic jam on the Internet and this is no fault of yours. These error messages are like your getting an engaged tone or a busy signal on the telephone when dialing. The simple message is 'try again'

Quite often it happens you do not get the type of information you are seeking and the results are disappointing. The reason is you have worded in such a manner that has narrowed down the scope of the search engine. Try removing specific terms, or any particular word or phrase and substitute them with synonyms, or more general terms. Are you often confronted with a message that 'page cannot be found'. This happens when a file has been removed or renamed.

When you follow a link and get an error response like - 'File not Found' or '404' or 'Internet Explorer cannot open' - then the reason may be the search engine may be out of date or the URL may have changed, or the site has been permanently gone.

If you find the URL unduly long, the technique is rather simple. All you need to do is delete everything in the address after the first slash. The shortened URL will take you to the main home page for the Web server. When you run into an error message that reads "A connection with the server could not be established, Operation timed out" This is nothing more than a busy signal or, in extreme cases, a power outage. All you have to do is to try again later - the problem is probably with the computer at the other end.

Of course, there are the Multiple Search Engines, otherwise called Meta Search Engines. These search engines query several other web search engine databases in parallel and then combine the results in one list. These multiple search engines are indeed a laudable effort helpful in many ways. However, the problems one encounters with Meta Search Engines are many. They are plagued by time-outs, when search processing takes too long. Since most only retrieve the top 10-50 hits from each search engine, the total number of hits retrieved may be far fewer than found by doing a direct search on one of the search engines.

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