Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 3 October 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a4)3)3
Answer: a36 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 4, 13, 28, 49, ...
Answer: 3n² + 1 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (6, 5) and radius 10
Answer: (x - 6)² + (y - 5)² = 100 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 5:2, if the second quantity is 42, what is the first?
Answer: 105 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: -19, 6, -19, 34, -1
Answer: 53