Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 13 August 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a2)2)2
Answer: a8 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 7, 16, 31, 52, ...
Answer: 3n² + 4 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (2, 3) and radius 7
Answer: (x - 2)² + (y - 3)² = 49 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 7:3, if the second quantity is 48, what is the first?
Answer: 112 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: -24, 31, -13, -23, -3
Answer: 55