Mangalore: At 6, City whiz-kid solves 10th std theorems

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Mangalore, 02 Feb 2012: She could read, write in English, Kannada when she was 18 months old.

 

While many at the age of six can hardly read or write, here is Adi Swaroopa who can put even 10thstandard students to shame by her mental abilities. At six, this wiz kid solves toughest math theorems studied in 10th standard. She can read, write neatly, refer dictionaries and encyclopedias, draw meaningful pictures and recite English and Kannada poetry.

 

This child prodigy is way ahead of her age. Thanks to the alternative education intervention, used by her parents Gopadkar and Sumangala who are the Director and Principal of Swaroopa Shikshana Adhyana respectively.

 

Gopadkar, who has started the center with an aim to change the conventional education system, has proved that every child is a genius with his batch of students and his daughter Adi.

 

Speaking to Deccan Herald, he says that he has not enrolled Adi to a conventional school. “We do not want to restrict her study to six subjects, exams and marks. We have left her free and have created a demand of knowledge in her. She reads a lot and is curious. She keeps asking us her doubts and we keep answering them,” says Gopadkar.

 

Sumagala Gopadkar reveals that Adi started scribbling with a pen since she was a 10 month old baby and she could read and write in English and Kannada when she was one and a half year old.

 

Was the child born genius? Well, Sumangala reveals that is the effect of ‘Swaroopa Infant education system’. “This system is based on voice and expression. We do not force or order a child, but create a demand where the child will herself be thirsty for knowledge.

 

With this system, we introduce the child to the environment, various incidents and hence give exposure to all five senses,” she says.With this method, Adi has developed her intelligence and emotional quotient. She rarely falls sick and she is not aggressive or adamant like other children of her age. “One thing, we cannot stop about Adi is her questions. She is very curious. She questions and she thinks,” she smiles.

 

Sumangala also adds that they don’t have plans to enroll Adi to school. “We are planning to carry on this education system and will make Adi appear for SSLC exam when she attains her age. However, for socialisation, we have plans to enroll her to art and cultural institutions where she can interact with children of her age. We shall also put her into a school for a brief time, so that she can know the difference between the study methods used in conventional schools and Swaroopa centre,” says Sumangala and adds that Adi at six writes short stories and poems.

 

“Appreciation is the key. We appreciate Adi whenever she does the right thing or shows something new,” she says.

 

Adi actively participates in the SSLC classes, her father conducts for students. “With the interesting study techniques such as song and dance, she has managed to learn most of the 10th standard syllabus”.

 

“I love to dance and sing. I like to learn. I want to become a teacher like my parents,” smiles little Adi.