How to View and Edit Test Grading in Testlify

Testlify includes a default grading system based on industry standards. You can view and customize grading categories directly from your assessment settings to align them with your hiring criteria.

Step 1: Open the Assessment

1. Go to the Assessments section in your Testlify dashboard.
   
2. Select the assessment you want to modify, then click Edit.
   

Step 2: Access the Grading Settings

1. Inside the assessment editor, click the Settings tab.
2. Select the Grading tab. You will see Testlify's default grade categories: Not Suitable, Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced, Expert, and Proficient.
   

Step 3: Edit a Grade

1. Click the three-dot menu next to the grade you want to change.
2. Select Edit.
3. Set the Minimum and Maximum percentage for that grade.
4. Optionally, update the score name shown to candidates and choose a color to represent the grade visually.
   

Grading on the Assessment Detail Page

Grades are displayed on the Assessment Detail Page (ADP) for each assessment.

Use the Grading filter to narrow your candidate list by a specific grade.

Grades also appear in each candidate's individual report.

Tip: Rename grade labels (for example, change "Expert" to "Senior-Ready") to match your team's internal language, making reports immediately actionable for hiring managers.

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