A Mansfield Woodhouse student has won a Chromebook laptop — for doing her homework!

Eva, who is in year 10 at The Manor Academy, answered the two billionth question on homework and revision online platform Educake, which surprised her with the prize at a presentation at the school. Chocolate was also shared with Eva’s entire year group.

The teenager said: “It was a real surprise and I did not expect it at all. It’s a lovely gift and nice to be rewarded for doing homework.”

Nicola Allen, managing director of Educake, who made the presentation in front of Eva’s peers and senior Manor staff, said: “Two billion questions answered is a testament to the hard work and dedication of students and teachers who use Educake every day.

“At its heart, this isn’t just about a big number, it’s about millions of moments of learning, curiosity, and growth. We’re so proud to be part of that journey.”

The two billionth question was part of a quiz on atmospheric pollutants, a key topic in GCSE science.

Eva had previously completed the quiz and decided to retake it to improve her score, taking advantage of a feature on Educake that encourages students to revisit topics, reinforce their understanding, and track their progress over time.

Two billion answered questions is equivalent to every person in the UK answering more than 30 questions each or a student answering one question every second for more than 64 years!

Manor headteacher Katrina Kerry added: “We are so proud of Eva and have really enjoyed this opportunity to showcase one of our amazing students.

“Our years 10 and 11 students work incredibly hard over the course of their GCSE studies. To see students such as Eva going that extra mile to improve her Educake score is so inspiring and promising for when she sits both her mock exams and GCSEs.”