Keystones — Cornerstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 17 March 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — multiplication
Simplify: x6 × x2
Answer: x8 -
2. Algebra Unknowns on both sides
Solve: 4x + 2 = 3x + 11
Answer: x = 9 -
3. Geometry Converting mixed metric units
Convert 5kg to g
Answer: 5000g -
4. Ratio Mixed ratio problems
In a ratio of 1:2, what fraction is the first part?
Answer: 1⁄3 -
5. Statistics Expected frequency
A fair coin is flipped 84 times. How many heads would you expect?
Answer: 42