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Issue 3 summarizes changes from the previous issue, with amendments to additional guidance in section G4.4 and added guidance on testing proofs related to sine and cosine rules. The document outlines qualification rationale, aims, subject content and assessment objectives, along with administration details, entries, access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration, and malpractice guidance.","Level 2  \nExtended Mathematics Certificate  \nSpecification  \nPearson Edexcel Level 2 Extended Mathematics Certificate (7M20) First teaching from September 2024  \nFirst certification June 2025  \nIssue 3  \nAbout Pearson  \nWe are the world’s leading learning company operating in countries all around the world. We provide content, assessment and digital services to schools, colleges and universities, as well as professional and vocational education to learners to help increase their skills and lifelong employability prospects. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nReferences to third-party material made in this document are made in good faith, we do not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Materials may include literary texts, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this document is correct at time of publication.  \nPublication code: GQ000033  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Extended Mathematics Certificate (7M20) Specification.  \nIssue 3 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page of PDF |\n| --- | --- |\n| Additional guidance section G4.4 has been amended from“Proof of the sine rule using Pythagoras may be tested.”\u003Cbr>to\u003Cbr>“Proof of the cosine rule using Pythagoras may be tested.” | 12 |\n| Additional guidance section G4.4 has the addition of the following sentence\u003Cbr>“Proof of the sine rule may be tested.” | 12 |\n\nEarlier issues show previous changes.  \nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at:  \n[qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html)  \nContents  \n1 Introduction 1  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel Extended Mathematics Certificate? 1  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 2  \nQualification at a glance 4  \n2 Subject content and assessment information 7  \nQualification aims and objectives 7  \nSubject Content 8  \nAssessment Objectives 14  \n3 Administration and general information 16  \nEntries 16  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration 16  \nand malpractice  \nStudent recruitment and progression 19  \nAppendix 1: Mathematical formulae 22  \nAppendix 2: Transferable skills 23  \nThe need for transferable skills 23  \nAppendix 3: Codes 25  \n1 Introduction  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel Extended Mathematics Certificate?  \nWe have listened to and engaged with all areas of the mathematics subject community, including further education. 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