Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 1 February 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a3)3)2
Answer: a18 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 11, 23, 43, 71, ...
Answer: 4n² + 7 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (5, 4) and radius 4
Answer: (x - 5)² + (y - 4)² = 16 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 2:3, if the second quantity is 28, what is the first?
Answer: 18.7 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: -11, 13, -12, 49, -18
Answer: 67