Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 6 May 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a4)3)2
Answer: a24 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 5, 11, 21, 35, ...
Answer: 2n² + 3 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (6, 3) and radius 8
Answer: (x - 6)² + (y - 3)² = 64 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 5:3, if the second quantity is 30, what is the first?
Answer: 50 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: 50, -21, 27, 47, -28
Answer: 78