Eight students from Ethel M. Young Elementary in Houston ISD were challenged by their instructor, retired mathematics specialist Mrs. Kay Perry, to complete the following Benjamin Banneker Math Puzzle:
“I used lunch time to have 3 groups of 5th graders to work out Benjamin Banneker’s Mathematics Puzzle,” said Mrs. Perry. “ALL three groups have successfully completed that puzzle.” This math puzzle is one of many mathematical puzzles developed by Benjamin Banneker, and is featured on the AP Central website as a problem given to tenth grade students!
The names of these students are Federick Johnson, Desmond Pullins, Keyona Egans, Corneshia Whitfield, Samantha Alvarado, Matthew Ray, Javeon Turner, Troy Grant.
Ethel M. Young Elementary Students Complete the Benjamin Banneker Math Puzzle: (L – R) Keyona Egans, Corneshia Whitfield, Matthew Ray, Javeon Turner, Fedrick Johnson (red shirt), Troy Grant, Desmond Pullins (Samantha Alvarado, pictured below, had to leave early) 
Ethel M. Young Elementary Students Complete Benjamin Banneker Math Puzzle – pictured, Samatha Alvarado
The students were recognized on February 28, 2019 during their school Black History Month program. Congratulations to these students for their perseverance and success, and to Mrs. Perry, the administration, staff and community of Ethel M. Young Elementary for the great work being done to develop positive mathematical identities in the next generation!
Greatness at work at Ethel M. Young Elementary – Principal, Mrs. Novelyn Watson-Robinson, Instructional Specialist for Math and Science, Ms. Cheveron Terry 
Helping students achieve greatness at every level! – Mrs. Kay Perry, retired mathematics specialist 
The Benjamin Banneker Puzzle along with problem solving strategies and tools students used to solve it