True. When an item on a test leads to substantial differences in the success rates of separate subgroups of students, it can indicate that the item may be biased or unfairly penalizes certain groups. This can result from cultural, linguistic, or social factors that impact how different students understand and respond to the item, thus calling into question the validity of the test for all students involved.
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When an item on a test results in substantial differences in the success rates of separate subgroups of students is an example of unfair penalization.
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