Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 14 August 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a3)3)3
Answer: a27 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 6, 18, 38, 66, ...
Answer: 4n² + 2 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (5, 4) and radius 3
Answer: (x - 5)² + (y - 4)² = 9 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 5:3, if the second quantity is 25, what is the first?
Answer: 41.7 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: -19, -3, 29, 39, -17
Answer: 58