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This research is motivated by the low mathematical connection ability of students, with the aim of the study is to examine the improvement of junior high school students mathematical connection ability through learning using Geogebras software-assisted metaphorical thinking approach. The method in this study is an experimental method with a posttest-pretest control group research design.The research test instrument consisted of 5 test questions of mathematical connection ability. The population of this study was all junior high school students in Kabupaten Bandung Barat, while the sample was one of junior high school at Kabupaten Bandung Barat.The experimental class obtained learning with the Geogebra software-assisted metaphorical thinking approach, and the control class gained regular learning. The data obtained from the results of the normalized gain test, which were processed through normality tests, and Mann-Whitney test using IBM SPSS 23. The results of the study showed that the achievement of the two classes was still in the moderate category, although the increase in mathematical connection ability between students get learning using the GeoGebra software assisted metaphorical thinking approach is significantly better than students who get regular learning.