Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 21 September 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Dividing in standard form
Divide: 3.5 × 108 ÷ 6.1 × 106
Answer: 5.74 × 101 -
2. Algebra Solving non-monic quadratics
Solve: 3x² + 12x + 9 = 0
Answer: x = -1 or x = -3 -
3. Geometry SOHCAHTOA — missing angle
Adjacent = 16cm, hypotenuse = 33cm. Find the angle
Answer: 61° -
4. Ratio Mixed ratio problems
Simplify the ratio 6m:600cm
Answer: 1:100 -
5. Statistics Median
Find the median of: 22, 29, 67, 79, 51, 68, 69, 52, 26, 71, 42
Answer: 52