In school, could it simplify things for the pupil? (5)
I believe the answer is:
easel
'in school' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'it simplify things for the pupil?' is the wordplay.
'it' becomes 'e' ('e' can mean 'electronic' which is similar to 'IT').
'simplify things' becomes 'ase' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'for' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'the pupil?' becomes 'L' (as in a learner driver with L-plates on their car).
'e'+'ase'+'l'='EASEL'
'could' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "Standing supporter" , "Artist's stand for painting" , "Constable's stand?" , "the rest of the paintwork" , "Painter's tripod" .)