The three functions of education are: the screening function of education, the coordination function of education and the derivative function of education. 1. The screening function of education: The screening function of education is closely related to competition and choice. 2. The coordinating function of education: coordinating the relationship between education and society; Education objectively forms the development difference between people, and at the same time uses its unique power to gradually narrow the development difference between people. 3. Derivative function of education: Derivative function of education refers to subordinate function triggered by basic function.

1, the screening function of education

The screening function of education is closely related to competition and choice. The screening of school education (except compulsory education) has formed the difference of people's education level, and also caused people's social stratification and social occupation.

2. The coordinating function of education

The coordinating function of education is mainly embodied in two aspects: one is to coordinate the screening function and the relationship between education and society; Second, education objectively forms the development difference between people, and at the same time, it gradually narrows the development difference between people by using its unique strength.

3. Derivative function of education

The derivative function of education refers to the subordinate function triggered by the basic function. Such as the political, economic and cultural functions of education.