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The Require graders to align marks setting is a feature that enforces agreement between Graders on numerical marks. This ensures consistent marking across all submissions.

This article provides a step-by-step guide for Graders on how to complete the share, align, and confirm workflow.

Overview of functionality

When more than one Grader is grading a submission, the Planner can choose the option to Require graders to align marks. When this option is selected, Graders are required to set the same mark on each response to be able to confirm final grade. This means that Graders must share their marks when they have finished grading, then align marks with co-graders, and when all grades are aligned, they can confirm grades.

Guide to align and confirm marks

Step 1: Share

1. To share your marks and grades with co-graders, in the upper menu, click Share.
2. The Grader Workflow page will open. 
3. Click Share with co-graders now.

4. A success message will show, indicating that it has been shared successfully.

   To unshare your marks and grades, click Options > Unshare - Back to private marking.

Step 2: Align

1. When all Graders have shared their marks and grades, the option to align will appear in the upper menu. Click Align.
2. The Grader workflow page will open. 
3. If a conflict is found, you can alter your grades within the Align page.
4. When all marks and grades are aligned, the status in the upper menu changes to Alignment completed. 
5. To complete the alignment stage, click Confirm.

Step 3: Confirm

1. When all Graders have aligned their marks and grades, the option to confirm will appear in the upper menu. Click Confirm.
2. The Grader Workflow page will open. 
3. To confirm marks and grades, click Confirm now.