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Communication skills were one of the abilities needed in the 21st century, but the reality showed that students mathematical communication skills were still low. The aim of this study was to analyze the mathematical communication abilities of male and female students for the content of Space and Shape. The research method used was the qualitative research method. The participants of the study were 6 male students and 6 female students of class VIII Junior High School with age characteristic between 13 -14 years old and have the ability of high, medium and low in mathematics. Data was collected by using test and interview. Data analysis used includes data reduction, data collection, and conclusions. The study results showed that both male and female students with high abilities in general mathematics are able to express situations in the form of pictures or mathematical models, analyze and evaluate mathematical ideas in other forms, but male and female students who have medium and low abilities in general mathematics still have difficulty expressing situations in the form of drawings or mathematical models, analyzing and evaluating mathematical ideas in other forms.