The 8-Point Scale
The default rating scale in Impraise is an 8 point scale. Both the color and the rating label can be customized by your organization’s admin in the settings.
The pros of an 8-point scale are that it has a lot of "nuance" between each rating and you are better able to differentiate on skills that improve over time.
The cons of an 8-point scale are that there is too wide of a range and it is sometimes difficult to differentiate between what makes someone a 6 or a 7.
Example of another 8-point scale:
Off-track
Growth required
Needs some development
Making progress
Good work
Making an impact
Clear strength
Superstar
Custom Rating Scales
4-point or 6-point rating scales give enough of a range to show growth without being too granular. Odd-numbered scales allow the user to pick the middle number and remain “neutral”. Even-numbered scales force users to “pick a side.”
Learn how to change your organization's rating scale here.
Other rating scale examples with numbers:
2-point scale
Developing
On-Track
3-point scale
Needs Improvement
Achieves Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
4-point scale
Needs Support
Making Progress
Performing as Expected
Surpassing Expectations
5-point scale
Has not achieved
Growth required
Good work
You’re making an impact
Sets the standard for brilliance
6-point scale
Off-track
Needs some development
Getting there
Good work
Making an impact
Superstar!
Other rating scale examples without numbers:
Improvement needed
Partly achieves
Achieves
Exceeds
Strongly exceeds
Not as expected
Area for improvement
As expected from the role and level of experience
Very good
Extraordinary