Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 14 March 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Dividing in standard form
Divide: 2.6 × 108 ÷ 7.4 × 105
Answer: 3.51 × 102 -
2. Algebra Solving non-monic quadratics
Solve: 3x² + 12x + 9 = 0
Answer: x = -1 or x = -3 -
3. Geometry SOHCAHTOA — missing angle
Adjacent = 22cm, hypotenuse = 28cm. Find the angle
Answer: 38.2° -
4. Ratio Mixed ratio problems
In ratio 3:2:2, what fraction is the second part?
Answer: 2⁄7 -
5. Statistics Median
Find the median of: 55, 30, 77, 43, 74, 29, 58, 35, 74, 52, 36
Answer: 52