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title: "Allocation"
slug: "allocation"
tags: ["marker", "admin"]
updated: 2026-05-28T11:15:19Z
published: 2026-05-28T11:15:19Z
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Step 3: Allocation

***During the last step you can divide the work among the available assessors and moderators.***

How to get here:

- Go to *Marking* > *Coordinator* tab
- This will open the [Coordinator overview page](/v1/docs/coordinating-marking-workflow)
- Click on an exam that needs a marking workflow (status: [*Assessor needed*](https://help.cirrusassessment.com/docs/coordinating-marking-workflow#coordinator-status-overview))
- Go to the Allocation tab.

**Note**: If you cannot see this, your role does not allow you to. Reach out to a System Admin of your organisation if you feel this is not correct.

### How to allocate

Once you have assigned a pool of assessors to mark your assessment, you can allocate who will mark which candidate/question.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/cdfc20c8-6721-4154-b0a1-9f49f139d107/Images/Documentation/Allocation.png)

#### **Allocation per candidate/Item**

Select the Assessor/Moderator using the dropdown in the appropriate column.

#### **Bulk assign**

Use 'automatic allocation' to assign assessors / moderators in bulk to all candidates.

#### Random bulk assign

Use 'randomly'. This will lead to an even distribution over the assessors available.