The paper examines some of the methods used by a sample of Jamaican sixth form students in carrying out the work and study required for the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (A-Level) examinations. Students’ opinions of, and their reactions to, their course of study are also explored. The need for school programmes which offer guidance in study skills seems indicated.

In an attempt to improve the teaching of Geography at the sixth form level in Jamaica, a curriculum development project was launched by the author. Its central goal was the production by practising teachers of a range of instructional units in which topics in the Advanced Level S yllabus were to be explored through the use of local case studies. This project was modelled off the British “Geography 16-19” Project and gave emphasis to the role of classroom teachers. The participants helped define the project's objectives, but failed to complete the tasks agreed upon.