Keystones — Cornerstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 17 January 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Multiplying fractions
Multiply: 1⁄3 × 2⁄6
Answer: 1⁄9 -
2. Algebra Expanding single brackets
Expand: 2(3x + 3)
Answer: 6x + 6 -
3. Geometry Pythagoras — short side
In a right triangle, if c = 10cm and a = 6cm, find b
Answer: 8cm -
4. Ratio Ratio given the difference
In ratio 5:1, the difference between shares is 48. What are the shares?
Answer: 60 and 12 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: 35, 28, 24, 30, 9
Answer: 26