The computer language APL is explored as a pedagogical approach for teaching econometrics. Typical econometric techniques are presented in standard notation, and equivalent APL expressions are developed. A computer implementation of these expressions is discussed and demonstrated with examples. This approach reduces the difficulties of transferring and translating theoretical ideas into practical forms useful for applied work. The major innovation of this approach is that in a classroom setting theoretical ideas and their computer implementation can be discussed using a uniform set of notation.