Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 9 March 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Dividing in standard form
Divide: 4.3 × 106 ÷ 8.9 × 105
Answer: 4.83 × 100 -
2. Algebra Solving non-monic quadratics
Solve: 2x² + 10x + 12 = 0
Answer: x = -2 or x = -3 -
3. Geometry SOHCAHTOA — missing angle
Adjacent = 29cm, hypotenuse = 39cm. Find the angle
Answer: 42° -
4. Ratio Mixed ratio problems
In ratio 4:2:2, what fraction is the second part?
Answer: 2⁄8 -
5. Statistics Median
Find the median of: 36, 55, 56, 50, 73, 70, 27, 34, 35, 72
Answer: 55