Keystones — Cornerstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 15 August 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — multiplication
Simplify: x8 × x3
Answer: x11 -
2. Algebra Unknowns on both sides
Solve: 6x + 8 = 2x + 28
Answer: x = 5 -
3. Geometry Converting mixed metric units
Convert 4.5kg to g
Answer: 4500g -
4. Ratio Mixed ratio problems
Express the first part of 3:4 as a fraction in simplest form
Answer: 3⁄7 -
5. Statistics Expected frequency
A fair coin is flipped 96 times. How many heads would you expect?
Answer: 48