Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 22 June 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a2)3)3
Answer: a18 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 12, 21, 36, 57, ...
Answer: 3n² + 9 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (2, 5) and radius 4
Answer: (x - 2)² + (y - 5)² = 16 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 3:5, if the second quantity is 48, what is the first?
Answer: 28.8 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: -26, -26, 39, 31, -6
Answer: 65