Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 21 June 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Dividing in standard form
Divide: 1.3 × 107 ÷ 6.2 × 105
Answer: 2.1 × 101 -
2. Algebra Solving non-monic quadratics
Solve: 2x² + 14x + 24 = 0
Answer: x = -4 or x = -3 -
3. Geometry SOHCAHTOA — missing angle
Adjacent = 22cm, hypotenuse = 29cm. Find the angle
Answer: 40.7° -
4. Ratio Mixed ratio problems
In ratio 2:3:2, what fraction is the second part?
Answer: 3⁄7 -
5. Statistics Median
Find the median of: 23, 57, 30, 75, 56, 72, 63, 44, 80
Answer: 57