Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 20 January 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Dividing in standard form
Divide: 4.6 × 107 ÷ 6.6 × 104
Answer: 6.97 × 102 -
2. Algebra Solving non-monic quadratics
Solve: 2x² + 6x + 4 = 0
Answer: x = -2 or x = -1 -
3. Geometry SOHCAHTOA — missing angle
Adjacent = 18cm, hypotenuse = 27cm. Find the angle
Answer: 48.2° -
4. Ratio Mixed ratio problems
Simplify the ratio 7m:700cm
Answer: 1:100 -
5. Statistics Median
Find the median of: 53, 75, 25, 80, 67, 62, 20, 29, 27
Answer: 53