Thanks for the comments about bubbling. That has also occurred to me. If she is at all like her mother
than it's not as far fetched as one might think. Anxiety can make it difficult to follow directions!
As far as getting easy A's in public school as compared to private day school in this particular case not at all. My daughter is in the top 5% of a class of 200+ students, and the children in the private day school who have been admitted to top tier schools are closely related - practically as well known to me as my own children.
Nevertheless, I am taking New Yorker's advice, and others, and having her tested right away for learning disabilities. I am also working on preparation plan and alternative educational plans.
So much for a mother to do. I am afraid I have not helped her as much as she has needed because she has been such a worry free child.