She was in second grade when she first took the test. Perhaps the format change is the reason. It is just frustrating to see this big difference in score as the score at age 8 is what kept her out of the gifted math class for the last 2 1/2 years.
In terms of maturity/effort -- She has always been a serious/mature child when it comes to school work (and in many other things). When it comes to school, she is a kid who gives it her all every time. I don't think that would have been a factor for her, but I suppose it could be.
