The phrase "younger pupils" refers to students who are at a lower grade level or are younger in age in a school or educational context. Full definition
It is ideal for young pupils learning how find fractions of amounts or for pupils with difficulties in maths who benefit from a visual representation of the process. (tes.com)
The most exciting guest I met was not one but two amazing young pupils who did not hesitate to enthusiastically take myself and my mother downstairs to check out one of the stations. (childnet.com)
But they have proved controversial, with many teachers and parents opposed to putting young pupils through the tests. (bbc.co.uk)