Crossword Genius

Piece of computer equipment for a schoolchild (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

monitor

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'piece of computer equipment' is the definition.
'monitor' can be an answer for 'equipment' (monitor is a kind of equipment). I am unsure of the 'piece of computer' bit.

'for a schoolchild' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'for' could be 'to' (eg both can mean 'in the opinion of') and 'to' is present in the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for monitor that I've seen before include "Prefect; a loudspeaker" , "one checks continuously" , "Sort of lizard" , "Keep tabs on; lizard" , "Lizard; display screen" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.