But is she wasting her time? Mahnoor Cheema is studying everything from ancient history to marine science. Some believe she would be better off doing other things.
The new Einstein taking 28 A-levels at 17
But is she wasting her time? Mahnoor Cheema is studying everything from ancient history to marine science. Some believe she would be better off doing other things.
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Mahnoor has to make up her mind what to study today. She is doing four A-levelsThe national exams taken by 17 and 18-year-olds in parts of the UK. A-level grades are used to determine university places. at school, but another 24 at home. Perhaps it is time to focus on Latin... or history... or law...
She already has 34 GCSEsNational exams taken by 15 and 16-year-olds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. . She spent just 10 days studying for each of them.
"I think I just have a good memory," she says. "It's my biggest tool."
But there is more to it than that. Tests show she is just as clever as EinsteinAlbert Einstein (1879-1955) was the most influential scientist of the 20th Century. His theory of relativity made the development of nuclear power - and the nuclear bomb - possible. was.
She thinks schools should do more to support gifted children. And she is unhappy that her school told her it was a bad idea to take so many GCSEs.
She does not think that she works too hard. She points out that she plays the piano, goes swimming and spends time with friends as well as studying.
But is she wasting her time?
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Yes! Nobody needs 28 A-levels. You only need three or four to go to universityWhen people leave school, they can go to university to study more and get a degree. . When Mahnoor is older she may regret not spending more time with her friends or focussing on her goal of being a doctor.
No! It is amazing that Mahnoor is spending her spare time to learn more about the world. She will be able to do anything she wants to when she is older. And it is a much better use of time than video games!
A-levels - The national exams taken by 17 and 18-year-olds in parts of the UK. A-level grades are used to determine university places.
GCSEs - National exams taken by 15 and 16-year-olds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Einstein - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was the most influential scientist of the 20th Century. His theory of relativity made the development of nuclear power - and the nuclear bomb - possible.
University - When people leave school, they can go to university to study more and get a degree.
The new Einstein taking 28 A-levels at 17

Glossary
A-levels - The national exams taken by 17 and 18-year-olds in parts of the UK. A-level grades are used to determine university places.
GCSEs - National exams taken by 15 and 16-year-olds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Einstein - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was the most influential scientist of the 20th Century. His theory of relativity made the development of nuclear power - and the nuclear bomb - possible.
University - When people leave school, they can go to university to study more and get a degree.