Searching of Student’s Metacognition Consciousness in Learning of Numbers Theory through Behavioral Learning Model

The purpose of this study is to trace the metacognition of students in studying number theory based on behavioral learning theory approach. The steps of approach of behavioral learning theory consists of 5 phases, namely:(1) Cooperative selection as learning approach, (2) The Prepare the material of number theory on a particular topic in paper form, (3) Presentation of term paper by group member in front of class, (4) Responses of other group members to the material presentation of the designated group, and (5) Summarizing or asserting the material as well as positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement. While the student's metacognition review in studying the Theory of Numbers consists of 4 levels, namely: (1) tacit use, (2) aware use, (3) strategic use, and (4) reflective use. The subject of this research is the students of Mathematics Education Department who are studying the Theory of Numbers, consisting of 56 students. The results of this study show that in general the level of awareness of metacognition of students of Mathematics Education Department is at level 1 (tacit use), and a small part Level 4 (reflective use).