 As the skater performs each element, the judges evaluate all phases of the element, possibly weighing both positive and negative aspects of the element in order to determine a final GOE.Prior to the 2018–2019 season, which started on 1 July 2018, the GOE scoring system ranged from –3 to +3, with a base value of 0.The changes were implemented to allow more accurate scoring factors to be awarded in a sport that is becoming increasingly technical.