Examples of different rating scales you can use in review templates
Rating scales
Choosing a rating scale that works for your organization is vital when creating rating questions. Here are some examples of rating scales to help get you started.
3 point rating scale:
1 - Low
2 - Moderate
3 - High
4 point rating scale:
1- Never
2- Sometimes
3 - Usually
4 - Always
5 point rating scale:
1 - Unsatisfactory
2 - Needs improvement
3 - Meets expectations
4 - Exceeds expectations
5 - Truly outstanding
5 point rating scale:
1 - Unsatisfactory
2 - Inconsistent
3 - Effective
4 - Highly effective
5 - Exceptional
6 point rating scale:
1 - Bottom 1%
2 - Strongly disagree
3 - Somewhat disagree
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly agree
6 - Top 1%
7 point rating scale:
1 - Very unsatisfactory
2 - Unsatisfactory
3 - Satisfactory
4 - Good
5 - Very good
6 - Excellent
7 - Truly exceptional
Rating scale rubric
It is always best to clarify and customize the scale for your teams and employee roles. To help get you started, here is a sample scale you can use when creating rating questions.
1: Far Below Expectations
Regularly misses commitments or goals.
Regularly demonstrates behaviors inconsistent with competencies and values
Lacks or fails to utilize skills, knowledge, and/or competencies.
2: Below Expectations
Sometimes meets expectations or goals.
Inconsistently demonstrates expected competencies and values.
Needs further development and guidance to fully meet expectations.
3: Meets Expectations
Solid performer who gets things done and delivers on time.
Achieves key competencies and demonstrates values of role expectations.
Goals are consistently achieved.
Achieves performance and demonstrates competencies at a level consistent with their position.
4: Exceeds Expectations
Frequently delivers a strong level of performance and makes significant contributions through a high level of productivity and quality of work.
Achieves and frequently exceeds goals.
Consistently demonstrates values.
Generally demonstrates competencies at levels exceeding expectations for their position.
May be viewed as a role model, mentor, or leader.
5: Truly Outstanding
Consistently exceeds expectations in nearly or all aspects of their role and achieves remarkable results.
Embodies values and exhibits outstanding behaviors, skills, and expertise.
Seen as a clear role model, mentor, or leader, possessing characteristics others want to emulate.