Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 2 October 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a3)2)2
Answer: a12 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 5, 17, 37, 65, ...
Answer: 4n² + 1 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (3, 2) and radius 8
Answer: (x - 3)² + (y - 2)² = 64 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 3:4, if the second quantity is 56, what is the first?
Answer: 42 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: 26, -21, 24, 47, 41
Answer: 68