Keystones — Cornerstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 31 January 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — multiplication
Simplify: x5 × x7
Answer: x12 -
2. Algebra Unknowns on both sides
Solve: 6x + 8 = 3x + 32
Answer: x = 8 -
3. Geometry Converting mixed metric units
Convert 36cm to mm
Answer: 360mm -
4. Ratio Mixed ratio problems
Divide 187 in the ratio 4:3:4
Answer: 68, 51 and 68 -
5. Statistics Expected frequency
A die is rolled 72 times. How many times would you expect to get a 6?
Answer: 12