I would shut window. I don't know how to fix scantrons. I sry.

Have you checked her for epilepsy or ADD??

I'd talk to the counselor at her school. It would help to get a professional opinion, so visiting a therapist (and even get a second opinion) is a great idea. She could have a learning disorder, and it could easily be something other than ADHD. It is best to get a psychiatric or medical opinion if you really worry about it. She could go really far in school if you catch a learning disorder early. If it isn't a disorder, then teach her discipline! Get tough.

My 11 year old is the same way... he is ADD... they diagnosed him ADHD.. but he is in no way hyper... he could be ADLD (Attention Deficit LAZY Disorder)... but his attention span lasts about 4 seconds and he's gone to bionicle land (don't ask). Maybe you can try putting her in a situation where the teachers can give her more attention. In public schools the teacher / stundent ratio is often 30 to 1, in some private schools the ratio can be as little as 5 to one. I know for a fact that sylvan learning center (tutoring specialist) the ratio is purposly kept at 4 or 5 to 1 and is a great situation for kids that need up close attention.

I think some of the previous answers are too drastic! Although I was generally a good student in high school, I did the same in senior maths classes. It was because I didn't understand the work, even after I asked the teacher to explain it a couple of times. I gave up asking for help because he would just ignore me. I spent all the lessons drawing pictures in my book and looking out the window. A few years ago, I was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and it's quite possible that this condition meant I had trouble with the kind of work involved in some kinds of maths (by the way, I am good with figures but not geometry or trigonometry). Because I was quiet and generally good academically, nobody picked up that I had any learning issues. Before dishing out any draconian punishments, please talk with your daughter and find out why she doesn't want to listen in class. She might also have a future in art as she sounds very creative. Also make sure her subjects aren't too hard for her. If she likes her subjects, she will be more motivated to take notes. Also, be aware that she could be a genius and not need to take many notes. If she is getting good marks, then she is taking enough notes.

Um, I don't know then. I don't understand how anybody could fail art unless there was a lot of theory. It's kind of scary. Is it possible for you to have a talk to her teachers about this problem?

i agree.......some children who seem to not pay attention and drift off in class have a form of epilepsy......they have petite mal seizure's....