Keystones — Cornerstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 28 January 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — multiplication
Simplify: x4 × x4
Answer: x8 -
2. Algebra Unknowns on both sides
Solve: 9x + 3 = 5x + 35
Answer: x = 8 -
3. Geometry Converting mixed metric units
Convert 4.8kg to g
Answer: 4800g -
4. Ratio Mixed ratio problems
Express the first part of 5:6 as a fraction in simplest form
Answer: 5⁄11 -
5. Statistics Expected frequency
A die is rolled 78 times. How many times would you expect to get a 6?
Answer: 13