Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 21 January 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Dividing in standard form
Divide: 2.9 × 106 ÷ 5.7 × 106
Answer: 5.09 × 10-1 -
2. Algebra Solving non-monic quadratics
Solve: 6x² + 11x + 3 = 0
Answer: x = -1⁄2 or x = -1 -
3. Geometry Sohcahtoa — missing angle
Adjacent = 14cm, hypotenuse = 26cm. Find the angle
Answer: 57.4° -
4. Ratio Mixed ratio problems
Simplify the ratio 8m:800cm
Answer: 1:100 -
5. Statistics Median
Find the median of: 25, 72, 30, 52, 73, 26, 60, 42, 57, 48, 75
Answer: 52