Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 27 January 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: 7, 13, 23, 37, ...
Answer: 2n² + 5 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (7, 8) and radius 6
Answer: (x - 7)² + (y - 8)² = 36 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 3:1, if the second quantity is 50, what is the first?
Answer: 150 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: 16, -8, 21, 20, -20
Answer: 41