Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 1 October 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a4)2)2
Answer: a16 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 8, 20, 40, 68, ...
Answer: 4n² + 4 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (6, 2) and radius 5
Answer: (x - 6)² + (y - 2)² = 25 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 2:1, if the second quantity is 26, what is the first?
Answer: 52 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: -12, 20, 4, -4, -17
Answer: 37